Contreras vs Langeliers Fantasy 2026

Power Profile and Early Career Expectations

When Langeliers came into the league, we knew he came with a boatload of power and an atrocious batting average. He did not disappoint his first couple full seasons and had 51 long balls in 2023 and 2024 combined. He rose up draft boards going into 2025 but then something crazy happened.

Breakout Season and Skill Growth

Langeliers hit .277 last year and rose into fantasy catcher stardom. His contact rate improved greatly, while his hard-hit rate continued to stay strong at 44% for the third straight season. His home run rate rose, while his strikeout rate dropped significantly.

Sustainability Questions and Fantasy Outlook

He still doesn’t walk much, but his whiffs went from 145 in 2024 down to a very nice 103 last season. After having 29 home runs in 2024, he topped the 30 homer plateau last season with 31.

The power is for real, we have to wonder if he can keep his batting average near the same level. Even if the average drops 20 points, he is still not hurting you and popping 30 home runs. You can credit his small home ballpark, but he hit 19 of his 31 home runs on the road. He even steals a few bases. This guy is for real.

William Contreras Fantasy Profile

Track Record and Category Strength

William Contreras has been an established fantasy catcher stalwart for the last four seasons. He has been among the top guys at the position for batting average, and he has been very close to averaging 20 home runs over those seasons. He has also averaged seven stolen bases in the past three years.

Plate Skills and Lineup Context

His batting eye is outstanding, and his strikeout to walk rate is very strong. The Brewers are taking a small step back this offseason, but he is going to hit right in the middle of the lineup of the team with the best record in baseball last year.

Underlying Metrics and Bounce-Back Case

His exit velocity and hard-hit rate were very strong, although his barrel rate collapsed, which led to nine fewer doubles and six fewer home runs. Given his career production though, Contreras is sure to bounce back for another great year.

The Verdict: Contreras vs. Langeliers

It is time to make the call. While Contreras has been a strong fantasy asset for the last four years, I think his value was much higher when the position was weak. For a time, catchers mostly were terrible, and when a guy did hit 20–25 home runs, he usually hit .210, making Contreras a stud even with 17 home runs since he hit .280.

The position has caught up, and his stats aren’t as strong as they used to be. Average draft position also comes into play with this choice as Langeliers is likely available a full round later than Contreras is. This gives you one more great hitter, solid starting pitcher, or elite closer to grab in Round 5, while you wait one more round to grab Langeliers.

The Final Call

William Contreras is a very nice and safe option at catcher, but with the increased talent at the position, I am going to roll the dice and say he can keep his batting average up and choose Shea Langeliers.

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People Also Ask

Who has higher fantasy value 2026: Contreras or Langeliers?
Contreras edges overall, Langeliers power.

Is Langeliers a repeat breakout in 2026?
Yes, contact gains look real.

Contreras 2026 rebound outlook?
Strong after 2025 finger fix.

Top catchers 2026 behind Raleigh?
These two battle for No. 2.

How does park impact Langeliers?
Big HR help in Sacramento.