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Willson Contreras

C, #40
AVG
.266
R
22
HR
6
RBI
13
Player Bio
HT/WT
6' 1", 240 lbs
Age
32
Born
05-13-1992
Batting/Throwing
R/R
Willson Contreras' return provides boost as Cardinals continue to surge

Contreras beat his projected timetable for recovery, then helped the Cardinals beat the Braves.

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Willson Contreras' return provides boost as Cardinals continue to surge
Three Cardinals takeaways: Players trending up as St. Louis keeps rolling

Pedro Pagés makes his case for more playing time, Miles Mikolas finds his groove and more in this week's takeaways.

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Three Cardinals takeaways: Players trending up as St. Louis keeps rolling
Life as an MLB catcher: Violet bruises, ballooned ankles — and now, broken arms

Catchers have always been subject to a tremendous pounding, and find a way to play anyway. Now

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Life as an MLB catcher: Violet bruises, ballooned ankles — and now, broken arms
Catcher's interference calls are skyrocketing in MLB. It's putting players at risk

Willson Contreras' devastating injury highlights the looming danger as catchers set up closer to the plate to "steal" strikes.

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Catcher's interference calls are skyrocketing in MLB. It's putting players at risk
Willson Contreras needs surgery after arm fracture. Where do Cardinals go from here?

Iván Herrera will take over primary duties behind the plate, but who will replace Contreras' production on offense?

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Willson Contreras needs surgery after arm fracture. Where do Cardinals go from here?
Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras suffers fractured left arm

Contreras suffered a fractured left arm after being struck by the swing of the Mets’ J.D. Martinez in the second inning Tuesday night.

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Cardinals catcher Willson Contreras suffers fractured left arm
3 Cardinals takeaways: Evaluating the heart of the order amid offensive outage

Nolan Arenado and Paul Goldschmidt have yet to deliver the power the Cardinals rely on, and it's showing in the standings.

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3 Cardinals takeaways: Evaluating the heart of the order amid offensive outage
What's surprising about Cody Bellinger's deal; Willson Contreras and the one-knee setup

Plus: The Cubs hired Craig Counsell knowing he would be disruptive force, and he's had no problem challenging how the team does things.

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What's surprising about Cody Bellinger's deal; Willson Contreras and the one-knee setup
Why Willson Contreras is sticking with a one-knee down setup behind the plate

The Cardinals approached Contreras about changing his crouch last summer in a quest to improve his pitch framing.

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Why Willson Contreras is sticking with a one-knee down setup behind the plate
Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras ready for roles as new Cardinals batterymates

Gray threw 15 pitches, which was plenty when it came to making an immediate impression on Contreras.

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Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras ready for roles as new Cardinals batterymates
MLB midseason awards 2023: MVP and LVP, Cy Young and Cy Yuk, and more

We should really break the MVP into two awards – the Most Valuable Ohtani and the MVP for Normal Humans. But for now, here are our picks.

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MLB midseason awards 2023: MVP and LVP, Cy Young and Cy Yuk, and more
In Willson Contreras' return behind plate, Jack Flaherty spins best start yet

Flaherty struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and said of his catcher: "Willson was unbelievable tonight."

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In Willson Contreras' return behind plate, Jack Flaherty spins best start yet
Nolan Gorman's ninth inning homer highlights Cardinals' most impressive win yet

The Cardinals are finally stringing together some wins. Their latest was a gritty comeback win at Fenway Park.

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Nolan Gorman's ninth inning homer highlights Cardinals' most impressive win yet
Miguel Amaya put himself on the map as the Cubs' catcher of the near future

Amaya looked up to Willson Contreras and earned his respect, even as he worked to someday replace him at Wrigley Field.

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Miguel Amaya put himself on the map as the Cubs' catcher of the near future
Willson Contreras embraces villain role as he helps take down Cubs in his return

Contreras knew he might hear some boos during his return to Wrigley Field, and he took joy in riling up the crowd.

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Willson Contreras embraces villain role as he helps take down Cubs in his return
Adam Wainwright, Jack Flaherty defend Willson Contreras: 'We haven't executed'

The two longest-tenured members of the Cardinals rotation spoke up for the embattled catcher: "We love the guy."

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Adam Wainwright, Jack Flaherty defend Willson Contreras: 'We haven't executed'
What’s wrong with Cardinals? Are Cubs for real? How will Willson Contreras be received? 

The NL Central is topsy-turvy as the ascendant Cubs and struggling Cardinals meet in Chicago this week.

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What’s wrong with Cardinals? Are Cubs for real? How will Willson Contreras be received? 
Rosenthal: Cardinals' signing of Willson Contreras always was a questionable choice

Replacing Yadier Molina was always going to be problematic, but choosing Willson Contreras was completely out of character.

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Rosenthal: Cardinals' signing of Willson Contreras always was a questionable choice
Why Willson Contreras won't catch for the Cardinals — at least for now

Contreras needs work when it comes to reading swings and calling pitches, which might explain the rotation's struggles.

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Why Willson Contreras won't catch for the Cardinals — at least for now
Cardinals' Willson Contreras shifting to DH, outfielder: What it means for his playing time

Andrew Knizner is set to take over primary catching duties, while Contreras will be used as a designated hitter and an outfielder.

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Cardinals' Willson Contreras shifting to DH, outfielder: What it means for his playing time

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