10 MLB Brother Duos and Trios in the Exclusive World Series Winners Club

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Winning a World Series ring is the pinnacle of baseball achievement. Even Hall of Fame players have not been able to win the Fall Classic. Even legends like Barry Bonds, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ted Williams don’t have a World Series ring.

However, 10 sets of brothers have won the MLB World Series, mostly not together. Let’s take a look at those 10 brother duos or trios.

10. Emil “Irish” Meusel and Bob Meusel

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Emil Meusel finished second in the NL in RBIs (132) in 1922, while Bob Meusel led the AL in home runs (33) and RBIs (138) in 1925. - Source: Imagn — Emil Meusel finished second in the NL in RBIs (132) in 1922, while Bob Meusel led the AL in home runs (33) and RBIs (138) in 1925. – Source: Imagn

Emil “Irish” Meusel and Bob Meusel were the first set of brothers to win the MLB World Series. Emil, the older, won the 1921 and 1922 Fall Classic with the New York Giants. The New York Yankees were the runner-ups. Bob won three World Series, all with the Yankees, in 1923, 1927, and 1928.

The older brother played for the Giants, Washington Senators, Philadelphia Phillies, and Brooklyn Robins during his 14-year MLB career, from 1914 to 1927. Meanwhile, the younger brother played for the Yankees and Cincinnati Reds during an 11-year career that started in 1920.

9. Jay “Dizzy” Dean and Paul “Daffy” Dean

Jay Dean was the 1934 NL MVP and entered Cooperstown in 1953, while Paul Dean pitched a no-hitter as a rookie in 1934. - Source: Imagn — Jay Dean was the 1934 NL MVP and entered Cooperstown in 1953, while Paul Dean pitched a no-hitter as a rookie in 1934. – Source: Imagn

Jay Dean and his younger brother, Paul, were the first brothers to win the MLB World Series as teammates. They won the 1934 Fall Classic with the St. Louis Cardinals, defeating the Detroit Tigers.

In addition to the Cardinals, the older brother played for the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Browns during his 18-year MLB career, from 1930 to 1947. Meanwhile, the younger brother played for the Cardinals, Browns, and the New York Giants during his 10-year MLB career, which began in 1934.

8. Mort Cooper and Walker Cooper

Mort Cooper was the 1942 NL MVP and 2x NL wins leader, while Walker Cooper was an 8x All-Star and one of the premier offensive catchers of the 1940s. - Source: Imagn — Mort Cooper was the 1942 NL MVP and 2x NL wins leader, while Walker Cooper was an 8x All-Star and one of the premier offensive catchers of the 1940s. – Source: Imagn

Mort Cooper and his younger brother, Walker, became the second pair of brothers to win a World Series as teammates. They won the Fall Classic in 1942, defeating the New York Yankees. They won again in 1944, becoming the only brothers to win the World Series twice as teammates.

The older Cooper played 11 seasons in MLB for the Cardinals, Boston Braves, and New York Giants. His younger brother played 18 MLB seasons, starting in 1940. In addition to the Cardinals, he played for the Giants, Cincinnati Reds, Boston/Milwaukee Braves, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Chicago Cubs.

7. Hub Walker and Gee Walker

Hub Walker won the Fall Classic after his military service in World War II, while Gee Walker was an All-Star who hit for the cycle on 1937 Opening Day. - Source: Imagn — Hub Walker won the Fall Classic after his military service in World War II, while Gee Walker was an All-Star who hit for the cycle on 1937 Opening Day. – Source: Imagn

Harvey “Hub” Walker and his younger sibling Gerald “Gee” Walker were the first brothers to win the World Series for the same franchise, but in different years. The younger Walker won the 1935 Fall Classic with the Detroit Tigers. The older brother won in 1945.

The older brother had a five-year MLB career. He played for the Cincinnati Reds, in addition to the Tigers. Meanwhile, the younger brother played for the Tigers, Reds, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, and Cleveland Indians during his 15-year MLB career.

6. Clete Boyer and Ken Boyer

Clete Boyer played in five consecutive World Series with the Yankees (1960 -1964) and hit 162 career home runs, while Ken Boyer was the 1964 NL MVP, 11x All-Star, and 5x Gold Glove Award winner. - Source: Imagn — Clete Boyer played in five consecutive World Series with the Yankees (1960 -1964) and hit 162 career home runs, while Ken Boyer was the 1964 NL MVP, 11x All-Star, and 5x Gold Glove Award winner. – Source: Imagn

Clete Boyer won consecutive World Series in 1961 and 1962 with the New York Yankees. Meanwhile, his older brother, Ken, won the 1964 World Series, defeating his younger sibling and the Yankees.

The younger Boyer played for three teams, the Yankees, Kansas City Athletics, and Atlanta Braves, from 1955 to 1971. The older brother played from 1955 to 1969, for the Cardinals, New York Mets, Chicago White Sox and Los Angeles Dodgers.

Clete and Ken also had an older brother, Cloyd, who pitched for the Cardinals and the Kansas City Athletics. Cloyd was the pitching coach when the Yankees won the 1977 Fall Classic.

5. Jesus Alou and Matty Alou

Jesus Alou won the 1973 World Series with the Oakland Athletics, defeating the New York Mets, while his older brother, Matty, won in 1972 with the Athletics. The younger Alou won again with the Athletics in 1974, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Jesus and Matty’s oldest brother, Felipe, played in the 1962 World Series with the San Francisco Giants, but lost to the New York Yankees. Felipe’s son, Moises, won the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins.

4. Livan Hernandez and Orlando “El Duque” Hernandez

Livan Hernandez led the NL in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons (2003-2005), while Orlando Hernandez was an essential anchor for the late-1990s Yankees dynasty. - Source: Imagn — Livan Hernandez led the NL in innings pitched for three consecutive seasons (2003-2005), while Orlando Hernandez was an essential anchor for the late-1990s Yankees dynasty. – Source: Imagn

Livan Hernandez won the 1997 World Series with the Florida Marlins, earning the World Series MVP honors. He was also the NLCS MVP.

Meanwhile, his older half-brother, Orlando, won four Fall Classics: three times with the New York Yankees (1998 to 2000) and once with the Chicago White Sox (2005). The older brother was the 1999 ALCS MVP. The duo is the first and only pair of brothers to earn LCS MVP honors.

3. Bengie Molina, Jose Molina, and Yadier Molina

Bengie Molina was a 2x Gold Glove Winner (2002, 2003), won a championship ring with the Angels in 2002, and hit for the cycle in 2010, while Jose Molina caught the final game at the old Yankee Stadium in 2008, and Yadier Molina was a 10x All-Star, 9x Gold Glove winner, and 4x Platinum Glove Award winner. - Source: Imagn — Bengie Molina was a 2x Gold Glove Winner (2002, 2003), won a championship ring with the Angels in 2002, and hit for the cycle in 2010, while Jose Molina caught the final game at the old Yankee Stadium in 2008, and Yadier Molina was a 10x All-Star, 9x Gold Glove winner, and 4x Platinum Glove Award winner. – Source: Imagn

The Molina brothers, Bengie, Jose, and Yadier, are the only trio of siblings to win the MLB World Series. Bengie, the oldest, and Jose, the middle brother, won the 2002 Fall Classic with the Anaheim Angels, defeating the San Francisco Giants.

Jose also won the 2009 Fall Classic with the New York Yankees, defeating the Philadelphia Phillies. Yadier, the youngest, also won two Fall Classics. He won with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 and 2011.

2. J.D. Drew and Stephen Drew

J.D. Drew was the 2008 All-Star Game MVP, while Stephen Drew was among the top in the NL in triples in 2008. - Source: Imagn — J.D. Drew was the 2008 All-Star Game MVP, while Stephen Drew was among the top in the NL in triples in 2008. – Source: Imagn

J.D. Drew and his younger brother, Stephen, won the World Series with the Boston Red Sox. The older brother won in 2007, defeating the Colorado Rockies, while the younger brother won in 2013, defeating the St. Louis Cardinals.

The older Drew played for four teams during his 14-year MLB career that spanned from 1998 to 2011. In addition to the Red Sox, he played for the Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and Los Angeles Dodgers. The younger brother played 12 seasons for the Diamondbacks, Oakland Athletics, Red Sox, Yankees, and Nationals.

1. Willson Contreras and William Contreras

Willson Contreras is a 4x All-Star (2018, 2019, 2022, 2026), while William Contreras is a 3x All-Star (2022, 2024, 2026) and 2x Silver Slugger Award winner (2023, 2024). - Source: Imagn — Willson Contreras is a 4x All-Star (2018, 2019, 2022, 2026), while William Contreras is a 3x All-Star (2022, 2024, 2026) and 2x Silver Slugger Award winner (2023, 2024). – Source: Imagn

Willson Contreras and his younger brother, William, are the latest brothers to join the exclusive list of siblings who won the Fall Classic. The older brother won the 2016 World Series with the Chicago Cubs, defeating the Cleveland Indians.

Meanwhile, the younger brother has won two Fall Classics. He first won with the Atlanta Braves in 2021, but only played one postseason game and didn’t appear in the World Series. He played a starring role in the Milwaukee Brewers’ 2026 Fall Classic triumph and earned the World Series MVP honors.

Edited by Riya Peter

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