Taylor Williams

Taylor Grant Williams (born July 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Seattle Mariners organization. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017 and has also played for the Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Miami Marlins.

Taylor Williams
Williams with the Brewers in 2019
Seattle Mariners
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991
Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 2017, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average5.29
Strikeouts105
Teams

Amateur career

Williams attended Camas High School in Camas, Washington. He played for the school's baseball team, and graduated in 2010.[1] Camas reached the state championship game in 2010.[2] He won the most valuable player trophy at an all-state series.[3]

Williams enrolled at Washington State University, and played college baseball for the Washington State Cougars baseball team in his freshman year. In 2012, Taylor pitched collegiate summer baseball for the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League. Discontented with Washington State, he transferred to Mount Hood Community College, a junior college. He then played collegiate summer baseball for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, where he had three members of the Kent State Golden Flashes baseball team as his teammates. Based on their recommendations, he transferred to Kent State University to play for the Golden Flashes.[4] With the Golden Flashes, Williams pitched to a 10-1 win–loss record with a 2.47 earned run average and 110 strikeouts. He was named to the Mid-American Conference's first-team.[1]

Professional career

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers selected Williams in the fourth round, with the 122nd overall selection, of the 2013 MLB Draft.[2][5][6] He signed with the Brewers, receiving a $400,000 signing bonus.

After signing, the Brewers assigned Williams to the Helena Brewers of the Rookie-level Pioneer League.[1] In 12 games (six starts) for Helena, he was 3-1 with a 4.25 ERA. He began 2014 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Class A Midwest League[7] before being promoted to the Brevard County Manatees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League. In 27 games (17 starts) between the two teams, he pitched to a 9-3 record and 2.72 ERA. Williams missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery.[8]

The Brewers added Williams to their 40-man roster following the 2016 season.[9] He played for the Biloxi Shuckers of the Class AA Southern League in 2017 where he compiled a 0-2 record and 3.09 ERA in 22 games (14 starts).[10]

Williams was recalled from Biloxi on September 1, 2017, and he made his major league debut on September 6.[8] In 4.2 innings pitched for Milwaukee, he compiled a 1.93 ERA. In 2018, Williams began the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and was recalled by Milwaukee on April 8. In 2019 for Milwaukee, Williams recorded a ghastly 9.82 ERA over 12 appearances.[11]

Seattle Mariners

On February 21, 2020, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.

San Diego Padres

On August 31, 2020, Williams was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Matt Brash.[12] Williams finished the 2020 season with a 6.14 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched across 15 appearances between the Mariners and Padres.[13]

On June 5, 2021, Williams was placed on the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation.[14] Williams pitched 5 1/3 innings in 2021 for the Padres, giving up 1 run. On September 3, 2021, Williams was designated for assignment by the Padres.[15]

Miami Marlins

Williams was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins on September 6, 2021.[16] Williams made 6 appearances for the Marlins, posting a 7.11 ERA with 3 strikeouts. On September 22, Williams was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[17] On September 27, Williams elected free agency.[18]

San Francisco Giants

On March 20, 2022, Williams signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[19] He was released on July 18, 2022.

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

On July 22, 2022, Williams signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. Pitching for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he was 2-1 with one save and a 1.14 ERA in 23+2⁄3 innings.[20]

On January 30, 2023, Williams re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.[21]

References
  1. "Camas' Taylor Williams gets the call by the Milwaukee Brewers". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  2. The Columbian (June 7, 2013). "Brewers select Camas graduate in fourth round". The Columbian. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  3. "Williams reigns at senior classic". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  4. Ryan Lewis. "Kent State baseball: Taylor Williams has come a long way to become ace for Flashes and possible draft choice". www.ohio.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  5. "Brewers add college righty Williams in fourth round". Milwaukee Brewers. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  6. "Kent State pitchers Tyler Skulina, Taylor Williams go in 4th round of MLB Draft". The Record Courier. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  7. "Milwaukee Brewers prospect Taylor Williams strikes out career-high 11 over seven one-hit innings for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  8. "Notes: Taylor Williams makes his major-league debut against Reds". Jsonline.com. May 16, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  9. McCalvy, Adam (January 20, 2016). "Brewers' Brinson, Hader added to 40-man roster | MLB.com". M.brewers.mlb.com. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  10. "Taylor Williams Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  11. "Seattle Mariners claim Taylor Williams off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers". Brew Crew Ball. February 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  12. "Another trade with the Padres: Mariners send reliever Taylor Williams to San Diego for a player to be named later". The Seattle Times. August 31, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  13. "Padres roster review: Taylor Williams". San Diego Union-Tribune. December 28, 2020.
  14. Mark Polishuk (June 5, 2021). "Padres Claim Sam McWilliams Off Waivers From Mets". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  15. Anthony Franco. "Padres Designate Taylor Williams For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  16. Media, Field Level. "Marlins claim RHP Taylor Williams off waivers". Gwinnett Prep Sports.
  17. Adams, Steve. "Marlins Designate RHP Taylor Williams For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  18. "Taylor Williams Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  19. McDonald, Darragh (March 20, 2022). "Giants Sign Taylor Williams To Minors Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  20. "Taylor Williams College & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  21. "Mariners' Taylor Williams: Re-signs with Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
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