Case Williams

Williams impressed scouts at the Area Code Games last summer and established himself as the top prep pitcher in Colorado, an excellent pedigree that includes Roy Halladay, Kevin Gausman and Kyle Freeland as previous success stories. Williams didn’t get to pitch this spring before the coronavirus pandemic canceled the high school season. Williams is a physical 6-foot-3, 220-pound righthander who shows exciting ingredients but will need time to develop. His fastball sits 89-93 mph and his mid-70s curveball shows promising depth, although it is inconsistent and is a bit of a project. His changeup is an afterthought and needs lots of development. Williams will have to monitor his body closely to ensure he doesn’t get too big and lose his athleticism. He has an outside chance to remain a starter, but most evaluators project him to the bullpen. He is committed to Santa Clara.