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Why Willson Contreras is Swinging a 'Bowser' Bat in 2026 MLB Home Run Derby originally appeared on NESN. Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Willson Contreras is hoping to put on a show to represent the Boston Red Sox well at the 2026 MLB Home Run Derby in Philadelphia.
He'll be doing it with a special bat modeled after the video game character Bowser.
Bowser is one of the villains in the Mario series -- he's an evil, turtle-like creature who steals Princess Peach.
He also makes for quite the colorful bat in Contreras' hands.
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Why is Willson Contreras swinging a 'Bowser' bat?
Contreras has had the nickname Bowser since he played for the St. Louis Cardinals.
He's a big, stocky fella -- and he doesn't lack for intensity.
It pairs well with Bowser, and so he's got this bat ready to go:
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It's always fun to see what hitters do with their opportunities to add some flash to their setup at the plate.
During the MLB season, Contreras wouldn't be allowed to swing a bat like this. But in the Derby? It's totally allowed, and it's awesome.
Contreras will just be hoping it also packs some serious pop in it to give him a chance to try and win the whole thing.
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