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    Milwaukee Brewers: William Contreras Serves As Corbin Burnes Catcher For First Time Since May 22

    Tyler Koerth_By Tyler Koerth_September 17, 2023Updated:September 17, 2023No Comments3 Mins Read
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    Sep 16, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after walking Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (not pictured) with the bases loaded to force in a run in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
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    Milwaukee Brewers catcher and designated hitter William Contreras has arguably been the teams offensive MVP of the season.  His ability to get on base, hit for power, and make adjustments at the plate has been impressive to watch.  Behind the dish he has been a sensational pitch framer and defender as well, but one caveat is that he has not caught the teams ace Corbin Burnes since May 22.

    Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brewers Rumors, Brewers vs Nationals
    Sep 15, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Umpire Brian O’Nora (7) , Milwaukee Brewers catcher William Contreras (24) celebrates his home run against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports

    Against the Washington Nationals on Saturday night William Contreras was chosen over Victor Caratini to catch Corbin Burnes.  Victor Caratini had caught Corbin Burnes last 19 games in which over that stretch the starting pitcher covered 122 innings, had a 3.24 ERA, and held opposing batters to a .185 batting average against.  With the playoffs looming this does make one wonder what the plan at catcher is once the post season starts.

    Related: Mark Canha hits go-ahead grand slam to lift Brewers over the Nationals.

    What is the Milwaukee Brewers plan at catcher for Corbin Burnes starts once the post season starts?  

    Milwaukee Brewers, Brewers News, Brewers Rumors, Brewers vs Nationals
    Sep 16, 2023; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after walking Washington Nationals second baseman Luis Garcia (not pictured) with the bases loaded to force in a run in the sixth inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports

     

    Manager Craig Counsell did not reveal his true intentions, but he did have this to say as to why William Contreras caught Corbin Burnes on Saturday night against the Nationals.

    “It’s just something we had our eye on to do as we get into September because you just don’t know what could happen and you want to be prepared for everything.”

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    Sep 4, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) and catcher Victor Caratini (7) make their way in from the bullpen to play the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

    There is no denying the chemistry that Victor Caratini and Corbin Burnes have together.  That in itself may be enough to keep him behind the plate in the post season and William Contreras at designated hitter.  However the 30 year old veteran has just an 86 OPS+ as a hitter and in the playoffs every at-bat is crucial.

    Having William Contreras catch Corbin Burnes makes more sense in a post season scenario for that way a batter such as Rowdy Tellez, Josh Donaldson, or someone else can be the designated hitter.  It will be interesting to see what Craig Counsell elects to do once this scenario arises.

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