Carson Williams (baseball)

Carson Williams (born June 25, 2003) is an American professional baseball pitcher and shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Carson Williams
Tampa Bay Rays
Shortstop
Born: (2003-06-25) June 25, 2003
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Amateur career

Williams grew up in San Diego, California and attended Torrey Pines High School.[1] As a senior, he batted .495 with 11 home runs and 34 stolen bases.[2] Williams committed to played college baseball for the University of California.[3]

Professional career

Williams was selected 28th overall in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Rays.[4] Williams signed with the Rays for a $2.35 million signing bonus.[5]

References
  1. Company, Tampa Publishing. "Rays use first draft pick on — surprise! — a shortstop". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. "Rays add to INF depth on Day 1 of Draft". MLB.com.
  3. Curtis, Jake. "Cal Commit Carson Williams Expected to Be Taken Early in MLB Draft". Sports Illustrated Cal Bears News, Analysis and More.
  4. "Rays' Carson Williams: Catches on with Rays at No. 28". CBSSports.com.
  5. "Rays top draft pick Carson Williams ready to go after signing for $2.35 million". Tampa Bay Times. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.


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