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William Contreras Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics's height is 6 ft 0 in or 183 cm.

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William Contreras Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics

William Contreras Quick Info
Height	6 ft 0 in or 183 cm
Weight	82 kg or 180 lbs
Date of Birth	December 24, 1997
Zodiac Sign	Capricorn
Eye Color	Dark Brown

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William Contreras is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher for the Milwaukee Brewers who stands 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) tall and weighs about 180 lbs (82 kg). A two-time MLB All-Star and the 2024 National League Silver Slugger winner at catcher, he’s also the younger brother of fellow big-league catcher Willson Contreras.

Born Name

William José Contreras

Nick Name

He’s called “Willy” by teammates, and Venezuelan fans often refer to the siblings collectively as “Los Hermanos Contreras.”

Sun Sign

Capricorn

His birthday falls on Christmas Eve.

Born Place

Puerto Cabello, Carabobo, Venezuela

Nationality

Education

He attended school in Puerto Cabello and trained at a Venezuelan baseball academy before signing professionally at 17, which is the standard path for international amateur free agents.

Occupation

Professional baseball player

He catches and bats right-handed, and throws right-handed.

Family

Father – Williams Contreras
Mother – Olga Contreras
Siblings – Older brother Willson Contreras, a four-time All-Star catcher who won the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs and signed a five-year deal with the St. Louis Cardinals in December 2022.

Net Worth

His exact net worth has not been publicly confirmed. His earnings climbed sharply through arbitration after his All-Star seasons, and he’s one of the higher-paid players on Milwaukee’s traditionally thin payroll.

Build

Athletic and thickly built through the legs and shoulders — catcher’s body, built for squatting 140-plus games a year.

Height

William Contreras stands 6 ft 0 in or 183 cm tall. Fans asking how tall William Contreras is often assume he’s bigger, largely because he looks broad behind the plate in full gear.

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At 6 ft 0 in (183 cm), William Contreras stands about four inches taller than the average American man (5 ft 9 in) and is roughly eye-to-eye with his older brother and fellow MLB catcher, Willson Contreras.

Weight

He weighs around 82 kg or 180 lbs.

Girlfriend / Spouse

William Contreras is extremely private about his personal life and has not publicly confirmed a wife or girlfriend as of 2025. Unlike many of his peers, he doesn’t post relationship content on social media, and his Instagram is almost entirely baseball, family, and offseason training in Venezuela. The relationship he does talk about constantly is the one with his brother. Willson, nearly six years older, was already in the Cubs system when William signed with Atlanta in February 2015, and the two trained together every winter in Puerto Cabello. They have faced each other as opposing catchers since Willson signed with the division-rival Cardinals ahead of the 2023 season, with the two clubs meeting several times a year. When William was named an All-Star in 2022, Willson was also selected, making them the first Venezuelan brothers to make an All-Star team in the same year.

Race / Ethnicity

Hispanic (Venezuelan)

Hair Color

Black

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Sexual Orientation

Straight

Distinctive Features

Thick dark beard, usually trimmed close
Broad, low center of gravity typical of elite framing catchers
Visible tattoo work on his right arm
Animated reaction after big hits — bat flips and dugout celebrations

Religion

Christianity

He regularly points skyward after home runs.

Best Known For

Being Milwaukee’s everyday catcher and middle-of-the-order bat. He won the 2024 NL Silver Slugger Award at catcher after hitting .281 with 23 home runs and 92 RBIs, finishing among the league leaders in games caught while also ranking high in doubles. He made the All-Star team in 2022 with Atlanta and again in 2024 with the Brewers.

MLB Debut

He debuted for the Atlanta Braves on July 25, 2020, during the pandemic-shortened season, catching for a pitching staff that would reach the NLCS that October.

First Trade

On December 12, 2022, the Braves sent him to Milwaukee as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Oakland Athletics and brought Sean Murphy to Atlanta. Esteury Ruiz went to Oakland. Milwaukee got an everyday catcher for the next several seasons.

William Contreras’s Favorite Things

Food – Arepas and Venezuelan home cooking
Offseason Home – Puerto Cabello, Venezuela
Music – Reggaeton and salsa, standard walk-up fare at American Family Field
Baseball Idol – Miguel Cabrera, the Venezuelan hitter he grew up watching

William Contreras’s Facts

He signed with the Atlanta Braves as an international free agent in 2015 for a bonus of about $10,000 — a fraction of what top prospects get.
The Braves won the 2021 World Series while he split the year between Atlanta and Triple-A Gwinnett.
In 2024, he caught more than 1,100 innings, among the heaviest workloads of any catcher in the majors, and still posted career highs at the plate.
He has played winter ball in Venezuela, a common offseason path for Venezuelan major leaguers.
He was selected to the 2022 All-Star Game and started at designated hitter for the National League.
His 2023 season in Milwaukee started slowly at the plate, and he responded by hitting over .300 in the second half.
Willson and William are among a small group of brothers in MLB history to both play catcher at the big-league level.
He finished in the top 10 of National League MVP voting in 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

How tall is William Contreras?

William Contreras is 6 feet 0 inches tall, which is 183 cm. That makes him slightly taller than the average MLB catcher.

How much does William Contreras weigh?

He weighs about 82 kg (180 lbs), a sturdy build that supports the demands of catching nearly every day.

How old is William Contreras?

William Contreras was born on December 24, 1997.

What is William Contreras’ net worth?

His exact net worth has not been publicly confirmed. His wealth comes primarily from his MLB playing contract and performance bonuses.

Is William Contreras married or dating?

William Contreras keeps his personal life private, and no relationship details have been publicly verified.

What is William Contreras known for?

He is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher known for his power bat and durability behind the plate, earning All-Star and Silver Slugger recognition.