AB 1189
AVG .233
OBP .301
SLG .346
HR 15
  • Full name Kenneth R. Williams
  • Born 05/22/1986 in San Jose, CA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'0" / Wt.: 180 / Bats: S / Throws: R
  • School Wichita State
  • Drafted in the 6th round (180th overall) by the Chicago White Sox in 2008 (signed for $150,000).
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    Outfielder Kenny Williams Jr., the son of the former big leaguer and current White Sox general manager, has barely played since being diagnosed with mononucleosis in early May. He also didn't see much action in his first three seasons in college, sitting on the bench for two years at Arizona and redshirting in 2007 after being academically ineligible following his transfer to Wichita State. An athletic 6-foot-2, 198-pounder who has been drafted twice--including by the Rockies in the 32nd round last year--Williams did shake off the rust in 2008. He's a switch-hitter with a quick bat, though he has yet to develop much power or plate discipline. His best tool is his speed, which he uses well on the bases and in the outfield.

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