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MLB·November 3, 2026 02:04 PM ET

MLB Network's Greg Amsinger puts Aaron Ashby, William Contreras atop October's best

Contreras hit .381 on the way to World Series MVP

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What happened: Greg Amsinger ranked nine players by the impression they made in October. Aaron Ashby is first and William Contreras second, followed by Michael Harris II, Cooper Pratt, Ben Rice, Robert Gasser, Chandler Simpson, Michael King and Tyler Mahle.

Why it matters: The top two helped carry Milwaukee to the first World Series title in Ashby had reached 14 scoreless innings by Oct. 24, and Contreras took World Series MVP honors.

By the numbers: Contreras hit .381 in the World Series. Ashby carried 14 scoreless postseason innings as of Oct. 24.

What to watch: Contreras heads into a walk year, and Milwaukee has said it will not trade him.

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