Willson Contreras criticizes Red Sox' heavy reliance on analytics

4 articles, oldest first.

1. The Boston Globe

   ‘If you watch the game . . .’: Willson Contreras offers veiled (and open) criticism of Red Sox’ approach ↗ (opens The Boston Globe)

   Published Oct 1, 2026

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   Boston's best hitter in 2026 suggested both specific areas in which the Sox needed to improve, but also macro-level adjustments.

2. NBC Boston

   Willson Contreras criticizes Red Sox' heavy reliance on analytics ↗ (opens NBC Boston)

   Published Oct 1, 2026

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   Sep 30, 2026; Bronx, New York, USA; Boston Red Sox first baseman Willson Contreras (40) celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the New York Yankees during game two of the Wildcard round for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Yankee Stadium.

3. Boston

   Willson Contreras vents about Red Sox’ struggles, data and analytics after season-ending loss ↗ (opens Boston)

   Published Oct 1, 2026

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   "It's not enough when you have talent, or you have data, or you have computers telling you what to do, because this is baseball."

4. New York Post

   Willson Contreras takes veiled shot at Red Sox front office after brutal sweep: ‘Computers telling you what to do’ ↗ (opens New York Post)

   Published Oct 1, 2026

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   Willson Contreras provided one of the few good Red Sox swings in this embarrassing showing against the Yankees and then took another postgame whack at his team.