Drafted in the 9th round (284th overall) by the Houston Astros in 2023 (signed for $147,500).
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School: Toledo Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 22.8 Williams is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound shortstop with blazing, 70-grade speed. He’s been an offensive table-setter and reliable defender at shortstop for Toledo for two seasons, and in 2023 he hit .403/.467/.681, with a career-high 14 home runs and led Division I with 49 stolen bases. Despite his jump in power from three homers to 14, Williams doesn’t project as a power hitter at the next level, with 40-grade power. He’s also probably more of a fringe-average hitter thanks to high chase rates and contact questions against secondary pitches. He was named to the 2022 MAC All-Defensive Team at shortstop, but in pro ball he might be a better fit at second base. Wherever he winds up, his game will be based around his double-plus running ability.
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School: Toledo Source: 4YR
Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 22.8 Williams is a 6-foot-1, 180-pound shortstop with blazing, 70-grade speed. He’s been an offensive table-setter and reliable defender at shortstop for Toledo for two seasons, and in 2023 he hit .403/.467/.681, with a career-high 14 home runs and led Division I with 49 stolen bases. Despite his jump in power from three homers to 14, Williams doesn’t project as a power hitter at the next level, with 40-grade power. He’s also probably more of a fringe-average hitter thanks to high chase rates and contact questions against secondary pitches. He was named to the 2022 MAC All-Defensive Team at shortstop, but in pro ball he might be a better fit at second base. Wherever he winds up, his game will be based around his double-plus running ability.
Career Transactions
Corpus Christi Hooks transferred SS Jeron Williams from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Corpus Christi Hooks transferred SS Jeron Williams from the 7-day injured list to the 60-day injured list.
Corpus Christi Hooks placed SS Jeron Williams on the 7-day injured list.
SS Jeron Williams assigned to Corpus Christi Hooks from Asheville Tourists.
Asheville Tourists activated SS Jeron Williams.
Asheville Tourists transferred SS Jeron Williams to the Development List.
SS Jeron Williams assigned to Asheville Tourists from Fayetteville Woodpeckers.
Asheville Tourists activated SS Jeron Williams.
Fayetteville Woodpeckers activated SS Jeron Williams.
SS Jeron Williams assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from FCL Astros.
SS Jeron Williams assigned to Fayetteville Woodpeckers from FCL Astros.
SS Jeron Williams assigned to FCL Astros.
Houston Astros signed SS Jeron Williams.
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