Trey Williams
| AB | 249 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .197 |
| OBP | .29 |
| SLG | .301 |
| HR | 5 |
- Full name Trey Dante Williams
- Born 03/09/1994 in San Diego, CA
- Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: R / Throws: R
- School College Of The Canyons Junior College
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Drafted in the 7th round (211th overall) by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2013 (signed for $175,000).
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Williams' father Eddie was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1983 draft and played in the major leagues for 10 years. Trey has been a high-profile prospect for years and was No. 99 in BA's predraft rankings last year out of Valencia (Calif.) High, but makeup questions drove him down to the Cardinals in the 11th round. He decided to attend JC of the Canyons, where he hit .324/.370/.514 with six home runs in 142 at-bats this spring. Williams' calling card is his plus raw power, and he has a second above-average tool in his arm strength--though his accuracy is below-average. His high leg lift and the length in his swing cause scouts to doubt his overall hitting ability, though he has done a better job using the whole field this year. He's a below-average defender at third because he lacks a quick first step and is a below-average runner, but he makes plays on balls to his left or in front of him. Scouts still have questions about Williams' desire, but his bat speed is intriguing enough that a club could take a chance on him inside the top 10 rounds.
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Williams' father Eddie was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1983 draft and played in the major leagues for 10 years. Trey has been a high-profile prospect for years and was No. 99 in BA's predraft rankings last year out of Valencia (Calif.) High, but makeup questions drove him down to the Cardinals in the 11th round. He decided to attend JC of the Canyons, where he hit .324/.370/.514 with six home runs in 142 at-bats this spring. Williams' calling card is his plus raw power, and he has a second above-average tool in his arm strength--though his accuracy is below-average. His high leg lift and the length in his swing cause scouts to doubt his overall hitting ability, though he has done a better job using the whole field this year. He's a below-average defender at third because he lacks a quick first step and is a below-average runner, but he makes plays on balls to his left or in front of him. Scouts still have questions about Williams' desire, but his bat speed is intriguing enough that a club could take a chance on him inside the top 10 rounds. -
Williams' has been a high-profile prospect for years, and his father Eddie was the No. 4 overall pick in the 1983 and played in the big leagues for 10 years. Scouts began to sour on Williams this spring, however, frequently questioning his lack of energy and intensity. His pitch recognition needs improvement, leading to inconsistent contact (especially against breaking balls) and causing scouts to wonder if he'll be able to unlock his big raw power. He does have plus righthanded power potential, thanks to his natural bat speed and quick-twitch athleticism. Williams will have to move from shortstop to third base in pro ball, but his hands and feet work well enough to give him a chance to be a solid defender with a slightly above-average arm at the hot corner. He has shown the ability to handle slow rollers and throw from various angles. He's a below-average runner, and his speed sometimes plays down. Still, his upside and bloodlines make him likely to be drafted in the top three rounds.
