Everett Williams
| AB | 1308 |
|---|---|
| AVG | .25 |
| OBP | .313 |
| SLG | .353 |
| HR | 13 |
- Full name Everett Eugene Williams
- Born 10/01/1990 in Austin, TX
- Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 200 / Bats: L / Throws: R
- School Mccallum
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Drafted in the 2nd round (52nd overall) by the San Diego Padres in 2009 (signed for $775,000).
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Of all the elite high school athletes in this draft, Williams might have the best bat. He has a strong 5-foot-10, 200-pound build and big, quick hands, which allow him to power balls to all fields. One area scout says he's seen Williams hit a 500-foot blast, and the lefthanded hitter finished second in the home run derby at the Aflac All-American Game last summer. He has above-average speed that plays as plus-plus on the bases because of his instincts and aggressive nature. He'll need some time to smooth out his defense in center field, but he's certainly capable of staying there. His arm is fringe-average but playable in center. The biggest knock on Williams is a tendency to play on cruise control. Scouts say he's a good kid who just need to play harder on a more consistent basis. He didn't commit to Texas until March, but if he goes in the first round as expected, he won't suit up for his hometown Longhorns. Williams also has some of the best bloodlines in his draft, as his father played in the NFL, his cousin Cedric Allen pitched in the Reds system and two of his aunts are enshrined in the national softball hall of fame.
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The Padres were elated when Williams fell to them in the second round of the 2009 draft, but the early returns on his bat were less than expected. A poor season in the Midwest League is not exactly a death knell for a 19- year-old with Williams' strength and athleticism, and an optimist could point to his potential for five average tools with a chance to hit a bit better than that. He has strong bat speed from the left side, but he showed a late trigger in 2010 and seemed to hit everything to the opposite field. He swung and missed a lot, too, as he tended to pull off the ball and cede the middle and outer portion of the plate. When he's going well, Williams' natural swing path produces more doubles power, with the potential for 10-12 home runs. He's an average runner, but he plays an uninspired center field and has no better than average range. His arm plays better than initially thought, and he could land in right field if his defense slips any further. Williams can shake his tweener profile with improved defensive play (to stick in center) or better power output (for a corner). He'll have to tone down his aggressive, pull-happy approach and focus on using the middle of the field and let the power come naturally. Williams could be destined for a do-over in low Class A. -
The finest hitter among the elite prep athletes in the 2009 draft, Williams slipped to the second round and signed at the Aug. 17 deadline for $775,000. Like Donavan Tate, he comes from a family with athletic bloodlines. His cousin Cedric Allen pitched in the Reds system and two aunts are enshrined in the softball hall of fame. Williams' excellent bat speed is the product of strong, quick hands. He's physical and can crush the ball to all fields with his aggressive lefthanded stroke. One area scout saw Williams hit a 500-foot blast. He's a gifted center fielder who goes back on the ball well. He's an above-average runner out of the box and even quicker under way. Inexperience is Williams' biggest hurdle. It shows most in his management of the strike zone, particularly with identifying and hitting breaking balls. While his innate hitting ability is undeniable, he'll work to add separation when he loads his hands, which will give him more leverage in his swing. His arm strength is fringy. While he profiles as a center fielder, Williams may move in deference to Tate. If his bat develops as expected, he'll have no problem providing enough offense for an outfield corner. He'll spend his first full pro season in low Class A.
