Nick Williams
Born: 9/8/1993 in Galveston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 2017-06-30 | Final Game: 2021-04-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Billy Nicholas Williams
Biography
Nick Williams, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2017 to 2021. Primarily known as a position player, Williams showcased his skills across 294 games during his career. He hit a total of 210 hits, with 31 of those being home runs, and he drove in 110 runs while maintaining a batting average of .251. His speed on the bases was evident as he recorded 4 stolen bases, contributing to his overall versatility as a player.
Williams began his career in an era that embraced both power and contact hitting, where players sought to combine traditional batting techniques with modern analytics. His contributions were notable during his time with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he was part of a young core of talent that aimed to revitalize the franchise. Although his career was relatively brief, his impact on the field and his development as a player reflected the evolving nature of the game during the late 2010s. Williams retired on April 13, 2021, leaving behind a legacy as a promising player who navigated the competitive landscape of MLB.
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 | 0.251 | 0.312 | 0.415 | 0.727 | -119.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | NL | 83 | 313 | 45 | 90 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 55 | 1 | 20 | 97 | 0.288 | 427.0 |
| 2018 | PHI | NL | 140 | 407 | 53 | 104 | 12 | 3 | 17 | 50 | 3 | 32 | 111 | 0.256 | 282.2 |
| 2019 | PHI | NL | 67 | 106 | 9 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 0.151 | -829.0 |
| 2021 | CHW | AL | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 217 | 197 | 289 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | PHI | OF | 80 | 78 | 110 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | PHI | OF | 106 | 101 | 143 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2019 | PHI | OF | 28 | 15 | 31 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 16 |
| Right Field | 158 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |