ESPN's annual MLB All-October team honors the players who shined brightest during the 2026 postseason. William Contreras took home World Series MVP honors as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays in five games, but his dominance extended far beyond that single award. The 28-year-old catcher posted a 1.037 OPS, became known for overturning ball/strike calls via replay challenges, and set the tone for a Brewers squad that rolled through October.
At first base, Ty France of the Padres earned recognition for his three multihit games across six postseason contests, including a controversial blast that nearly cleared the American Family Field roof in the NLDS opener. Second baseman Brice Turang of the Brewers delivered an .817 OPS and key contributions in the World Series, while Cleveland's Jose Ramirez provided the signature non-Brewers moment with a walk-off homer in the ALDS that sent the Guardians past the White Sox after falling behind 0-2. Shortstop Cooper Pratt, a 22-year-old rookie who had been in Triple-A as recently as June 14, hit .354 in the postseason and .421 with seven RBIs in the World Series.
The outfield features Jackson Chourio of the Brewers, Chandler Simpson of the Rays, and Chase De Lauter of the Guardians. The selections were made by ESPN's panel of experts after a wild month of playoff action.
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