Willson Contreras criticizes Red Sox's reliance on data after playoff exit
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 1, 2026, 1:32 PM
Last updated Oct 1, 2026
Following the Red Sox's early exit from the AL Wild Card, catcher Willson Contreras expressed frustration with the team's analytics-driven approach. The Red Sox managed only two runs against the Yankees in the two-game series, with Contreras hitting one home run. He emphasized the need for experience over data, stating that metrics cannot dictate play in crucial moments. His comments were made during a post-game media session after their loss on October 1, 2026.
- •Red Sox lost Game 2 of the AL Wild Card to the Yankees.
- •Contreras criticized the team's dependence on data during a post-game interview.
- •Boston scored only two runs in the series.
- •Contreras hit a home run in the postseason matchup.
- •His comments could impact team strategies in the coming season.
- 1:32 PMYahoo Sports — Willson Contreras slams Red Sox’s excessive use of data after early playoff exit
""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," Contreras said.
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