Carson Everett Williams (born June 25, 2003) is an American professional baseball and shortstop in the Tampa Bay Rays organization.
Carson Williams | |
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Tampa Bay Rays | |
Shortstop | |
Born: (2003-06-25) June 25, 2003 (age 18) San Diego, California | |
Bats: Switch Throws: Right | |
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]
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]
2021 Major League Baseball draft first round selections | |
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Tampa Bay Rays first-round draft picks | |
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