Carson Williams (baseball) explained

Carson Williams
Team:	Tampa Bay Rays
Position:	Shortstop
Birth Date:	25 June 2003
Birth Place:	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, Berkeley.^[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.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Rays use first draft pick on — surprise! — a shortstop. Tampa Publishing. Company. Tampa Bay Times.
2. Web site: Rays add to INF depth on Day 1 of Draft. MLB.com.
3. Web site: Cal Commit Carson Williams Expected to Be Taken Early in MLB Draft. Jake. Curtis. Sports Illustrated Cal Bears News, Analysis and More. 11 July 2021 .
4. Web site: Rays' Carson Williams: Catches on with Rays at No. 28. CBSSports.com. 12 July 2021 .
5. Web site: Rays top draft pick Carson Williams ready to go after signing for $2.35 million. Tampa Bay Times. July 20, 2021. July 28, 2021.
6. Web site: RiverDogs Release 2022 Opening Day Roster. 7 April 2022 .
7. Web site: Here are 2022's MiLB Gold Glove winners. MLB.com.