Carson Williams
Williams with the Charleston RiverDogs in 2022
Tampa Bay Rays – No. 80
Shortstop
Born: (2003-06-25) June 25, 2003 (age 20)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right

Carson Everett Williams (born June 25, 2003) is an American professional baseball and shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.

Amateur career

Williams grew up in San Diego, California and attended Torrey Pines High School.[1] As a senior, he batted .495 with 11 home runs and 34 stolen bases.[2] Williams committed to played college baseball for the University of California.[3]

Professional career

Williams was selected 28th overall in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Rays.[4] Williams signed with the Rays for a $2.35 million signing bonus.[5]

Williams made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays, slashing .282/.404/.436 with four doubles, eight RBIs, 13 strikeouts and six walks over 39 at-bats.

He opened the 2022 season with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A Carolina League.[6] He was named the 2022 MiLB Gold Glove as the best defensive shortstop in the minor leagues.[7] He debuted with thet triple-A Durham Bulls on August 15, 2023.

References

  1. ^ Company, Tampa Publishing. "Rays use first draft pick on — surprise! — a shortstop". Tampa Bay Times.
  2. ^ "Rays add to INF depth on Day 1 of Draft". MLB.com.
  3. ^ Curtis, Jake. "Cal Commit Carson Williams Expected to Be Taken Early in MLB Draft". Sports Illustrated Cal Bears News, Analysis and More.
  4. ^ "Rays' Carson Williams: Catches on with Rays at No. 28". CBSSports.com.
  5. ^ "Rays top draft pick Carson Williams ready to go after signing for $2.35 million". Tampa Bay Times. July 20, 2021. Retrieved July 28, 2021.
  6. ^ "RiverDogs Release 2022 Opening Day Roster".
  7. ^ "Here are 2022's MiLB Gold Glove winners". MLB.com.

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2021 Major League Baseball draft first round selections
Tampa Bay Rays first-round draft picks
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