Nick Williams
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2017-2021)
Nick Williams was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 294 career games, he hit .251 with 210 hits, 31 home runs, and 110 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2017-06-30
- Last Game
- 2021-04-13
Full name: Billy Nicholas Williams
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 836 | 109 | 210 | 30 | 7 | 31 | 110 | 4 | 57 | 255 | .251 | .312 | .415 | .727 | -28 |
Career AVG .251 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .312 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 83 | 313 | 45 | 90 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 55 | 1 | 20 | 97 | .288 | .254 (+13%) | .324 (+4%) | .425 (+11%) | .750 (+8%) | 427.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 140 | 407 | 53 | 104 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 32 | 111 | .256 | .247 (+3%) | .318 (+2%) | .409 (+4%) | .727 (+3%) | 282.2 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 67 | 106 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 43 | .151 | .252 (-40%) | .322 (-39%) | .434 (-44%) | .757 (-42%) | -737.5 |
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 294 | 836 | 109 | 210 | 30 | 7 | 31 | 110 | 4 | 57 | 255 | .251 | — | — | — | — | -28 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (294 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 155 | 423 | 60 | 102 | 16 | 47 | .241 |
| Away | 139 | 413 | 49 | 108 | 15 | 63 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021-04-13 | CHW | CLE | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021-04-12 | CHW | CLE | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021-04-11 | CHW | KCR | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-04-08 | CHW | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-29 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-27 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-26 | PHI | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-24 | PHI | WAS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019-09-24 | PHI | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019-09-19 | PHI | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 158 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
Nick Williams: the record in brief
The profile opens with Nick Williams's first major league game on June 30, 2017; the last one listed came on April 13, 2021. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (2017 through 2019) and the Chicago White Sox (2021). At 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, Williams is listed as an outfielder. Williams batted and threw left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is September 8, 1993, in Galveston, TX, USA. Williams's full given name, per the bio, is Billy Nicholas Williams.
Across 294 games at the plate, Williams's career line reads 210 hits in 836 at bats for a .251 average; the totals also include 31 homers and 110 RBI. Reaching base at a .312 clip and slugging .415, Williams finished with a .727 OPS. Against a .250 league average for those years, Williams's .251 average was near the norm. Williams's most home runs in a season came in 2018, when the total reached 17 for the Philadelphia Phillies. Williams collected a career-high 104 hits in 2018. Williams drove in a season-high 55 runs in 2017.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Williams
- What years did Nick Williams play?
- Nick Williams played in Major League Baseball from 2017 to 2021.
- Was Nick Williams a pitcher?
- No. Nick Williams was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Nick Williams hit?
- Nick Williams hit 31 career home runs with 210 hits.
- What was Nick Williams's career batting average?
- Nick Williams batted .251 over his career, with 210 hits in 836 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Williams have?
- Nick Williams drove in 110 runs in his career.
- Is Nick Williams in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nick Williams has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.