Gerald Williams, baseball player, 1992-2005

Gerald Williams

Born: 8/10/1966 in New Orleans, LA, USA

Died: 2/8/2022 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-09-15 | Final Game: 2005-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Gerald Floyd Williams

Biography

Gerald Williams was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a notable career from 1992 to 2005, primarily serving as an outfielder. Born in 1966, Williams played in a total of 1,168 games over his 13-year career, showcasing his versatility and commitment to the sport. He collected 780 hits, including 85 home runs, and drove in 365 runs, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. With a career batting average of .255 and 106 stolen bases, Williams was known for his speed on the base paths and his ability to impact the game in multiple ways. During his career, Williams played in a league experiencing considerable changes, transitioning from the early 1990s into the mid-2000s, a period marked by evolving player dynamics and the increasing importance of power hitting. His contributions were particularly felt in the outfield, where his defensive skills complemented his offensive capabilities. Though not always in the spotlight, Williams left a lasting impression through his hustle and determination, solidifying his role in the fabric of Major League Baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1168 3059 474 780 183 18 85 365 106 180 530 0.255 0.301 0.410 0.711 -4477.9

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
26 83 10 18 3 1 0 5 5 19 0.217

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1999 NLCS ATL 6 28 4 5 2 0 0 1 2 2 0.179
1999 WS ATL 4 17 2 3 0 1 0 0 0 4 0.176
1999 NLDS1 ATL 4 18 2 7 1 0 0 3 0 3 0.389
1998 NLDS1 ATL 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.500
1998 NLCS ATL 5 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.154
1995 ALDS2 NYA 5 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1056 703 1804 53 33 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 446
Center Field 453
Right Field 212
Designated Hitter 23

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 FLO NL $325,000
2002 NYA AL $2,000,000
2001 TBA AL $3,000,000
2000 TBA AL $2,373,439
1999 ATL NL $1,475,000
1998 ATL NL $1,250,000
1997 ML4 AL $700,000
1996 NYA AL $200,000
1995 NYA AL $125,000
1994 NYA AL $115,000
1993 NYA AL $109,000
1992 NYA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $11,781,439

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Grambling State University Grambling LA 1985, 1986, 1987