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Taylor Williams

Taylor Grant Williams (born July 21, 1991) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League. He made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2017 and has also played for the Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres, and Miami Marlins.

Taylor Williams
Williams with the Brewers in 2019
Algodoneros de Unión Laguna – No. 47
Pitcher
Born: (1991-07-21) July 21, 1991 (age 33)
Vancouver, Washington, U.S.
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 6, 2017, for the Milwaukee Brewers
MLB statistics
(through 2021 season)
Win–loss record3–5
Earned run average5.29
Strikeouts105
Teams

Amateur career

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Williams attended Camas High School in Camas, Washington. He played for the school's baseball team and graduated in 2010.[1] Camas reached the state championship game in 2010.[2] He won the most valuable player trophy at an all-state series.[3]

Williams enrolled at Washington State University and played college baseball for the Washington State Cougars baseball team for one season. In 2012, Taylor pitched collegiate summer baseball for the Cowlitz Black Bears of the West Coast League. Discontented with Washington State, he transferred to Mount Hood Community College, a junior college. He then played summer baseball for the Keene Swamp Bats of the New England Collegiate Baseball League, where he had three members of the Kent State Golden Flashes baseball team as his teammates. Based on their recommendations, he transferred to Kent State.[4] With the Golden Flashes, Williams had a 10-1 win–loss record with a 2.47 earned run average and 110 strikeouts. He was named to the Mid-American Conference's first-team.[1]

Professional career

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Milwaukee Brewers

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The Milwaukee Brewers selected Williams in the fourth round, with the 122nd overall pick, of the 2013 MLB Draft.[2][5][6] He signed with the Brewers, receiving a $400,000 signing bonus.

After signing, the Brewers assigned Williams to the Helena Brewers of the Rookie-level Pioneer League.[1] In 12 games (six starts) for Helena, he was 3-1 with a 4.25 ERA. He began 2014 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers of the Class A Midwest League[7] before being promoted to the Brevard County Manatees of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.[8] In 27 games (17 starts) for the two teams, he had a 9-3 record and 2.72 ERA. Williams missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons while recovering from Tommy John surgery.[9]

The Brewers added Williams to their 40-man roster following the 2016 season.[10] He played for the Biloxi Shuckers of the Double-A Southern League in 2017 where he compiled a 0-2 record and 3.09 ERA in 22 games (14 starts).[11]

Williams was recalled from Biloxi on September 1, 2017, and he made his major league debut on September 6.[9] In 4.2 innings pitched for Milwaukee, he compiled a 1.93 ERA. In 2018, Williams began the season with the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox and was recalled by Milwaukee on April 8. In 2019 for Milwaukee, Williams recorded a ghastly 9.82 ERA over 12 appearances.[12] The Brewers designated Williams for assignment on February 19, 2020 following the club's acquisition of Brock Holt.[13]

Seattle Mariners

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On February 21, 2020, Williams was claimed off waivers by the Seattle Mariners.[14] He served as the team's closer, earning 6 saves and pitching in 14 games with 19 strikeouts in 13+2⁄3 innings.[15][16]

San Diego Padres

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On August 31, 2020, Williams was traded to the San Diego Padres for Matt Brash.[17] He only pitched once for the Padres in 2020, allowing one run while pitching the sixth inning of a win over the Colorado Rockies.[18][16]

On June 5, 2021, Williams was placed on the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation.[19] Williams pitched 5 1/3 innings in 2021 for the Padres, giving up one run. On September 3, 2021, Williams was designated for assignment by the Padres.[20]

Miami Marlins

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Williams was claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins on September 6, 2021.[21] Williams pitched in six games for the Marlins, posting a 7.11 ERA with 3 strikeouts. On September 22, Williams was designated for assignment by the Marlins.[22] On September 27, Williams elected free agency.[23]

San Francisco Giants

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On March 20, 2022, Williams signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[24] He was released on July 17, 2022.[11]

Seattle Mariners (second stint)

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On July 22, 2022, Williams signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. Pitching for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he was 2-1 with one save and a 1.14 ERA in 23+2⁄3 innings.[8]

On January 30, 2023, Williams re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.[25] He made 32 relief outings for Tacoma during the year, struggling to a 7.47 ERA with 30 strikeouts across 37+1⁄3 innings pitched. Williams elected free agency on November 6.[26]

Algodoneros de Unión Laguna

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On March 1, 2024, Williams signed with the Algodoneros de Unión Laguna of the Mexican League.[27] In 47 games, he went 3-0 with a 2.63 ERA with 50 strikeouts in 48 innings of relief. He was selected as a Mexican League All-Star in 2024.[23]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Camas' Taylor Williams gets the call by the Milwaukee Brewers". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. June 11, 2013. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  2. ^ a b The Columbian (June 7, 2013). "Brewers select Camas graduate in fourth round". The Columbian. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "Williams reigns at senior classic". Camas-Washougal Post-Record. Archived from the original on December 3, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  4. ^ Ryan Lewis. "Kent State baseball: Taylor Williams has come a long way to become ace for Flashes and possible draft choice". www.ohio.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "Brewers add college righty Williams in fourth round". Milwaukee Brewers. Archived from the original on November 11, 2014. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "Kent State pitchers Tyler Skulina, Taylor Williams go in 4th round of MLB Draft". The Record Courier. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "Milwaukee Brewers prospect Taylor Williams strikes out career-high 11 over seven one-hit innings for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers - MiLB.com News - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved December 3, 2014.
  8. ^ a b "Taylor Williams College & Minor Leagues Statistics". Baseball-Reference.com.
  9. ^ a b Haudricourt, Tom (May 16, 2017). "Notes: Taylor Williams makes his major-league debut against Reds". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  10. ^ McCalvy, Adam (January 20, 2016). "Brewers' Brinson, Hader added to 40-man roster". M.brewers.mlb.com. Retrieved September 7, 2017.[dead link‍]
  11. ^ a b "Taylor Williams Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  12. ^ "Seattle Mariners claim Taylor Williams off waivers from Milwaukee Brewers". Brew Crew Ball. February 21, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  13. ^ Rosiak, Todd (February 19, 2020). "Brewers designate Taylor Williams for assignment to make room for Brock Holt". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  14. ^ "Mariners Claim Taylor Williams, Designate Phillips Valdez". MLB Trade Rumors. February 21, 2020. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  15. ^ "Two deals with SD 'unexpected' for Seattle". MLB.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  16. ^ a b "Taylor Williams 2020 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
  17. ^ "Another trade with the Padres: Mariners send reliever Taylor Williams to San Diego for a player to be named later". The Seattle Times. August 31, 2020. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  18. ^ "Padres roster review: Taylor Williams". San Diego Union-Tribune. December 28, 2020.
  19. ^ Mark Polishuk (June 5, 2021). "Padres Claim Sam McWilliams Off Waivers From Mets". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  20. ^ Anthony Franco (September 3, 2021). "Padres Designate Taylor Williams For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved September 22, 2021.
  21. ^ Media, Field Level. "Marlins claim RHP Taylor Williams off waivers". Gwinnett Prep Sports.
  22. ^ Adams, Steve (September 22, 2021). "Marlins Designate RHP Taylor Williams For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  23. ^ a b "Taylor Williams Stats, Fantasy & News". MLB.com.
  24. ^ McDonald, Darragh (March 20, 2022). "Giants Sign Taylor Williams To Minors Deal". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 20, 2022.
  25. ^ "Mariners' Taylor Williams: Re-signs with Seattle". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 1, 2023.
  26. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". baseballamerica.com. November 8, 2023. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
  27. ^ "LMB: Movimientos en listas de reserva - 1 de marzo de 2024". milb.com. Retrieved March 3, 2024.
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