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Monday, May 24, 2010

Minor Moves: Williams

Per the Charlotte Stone Crabs, infielder Shawn Williams asked to be released on Sunday, and the Tampa Bay Rays granted his request.

The 26 year-old infielder/designated hitter played in 96 for Charlotte last season and filled the third base hole when Greg Sexton got injured mid-season. He had gone 5-for-17 (.294) with two RBIs in six games for the Crabs this season.

Williams was originally signed as a non-drafted free agent on October 20, 2006, after playing indy ball for Fort Worth of the American Association. His final career stats in the Rays organization:
Year   Age          Team  AB  R   H 2B 3B HR RBI BB  SO   BA  OBP  SLG  OPS
2006    22    Fort Worth 164 26  52  8  0  1  23 13  41 .317 .375 .384 .759
2007    23 Hudson Valley  46  4  11  5  0  0   8  6  11 .239 .321 .348 .669
2007    23    Vero Beach  72  8  14  3  0  0   8  7  14 .194 .256 .236 .492
2008    24      Columbus 144 15  40  8  0  0  10  4  31 .278 .307 .333 .640
2009    25     Charlotte 317 32  78 18  2  3  30 30  84 .246 .330 .344 .673
2010    26     Charlotte  17  2   5  0  0  0   2  1   3 .294 .368 .294 .663
5 Seasons                760 87 200 42  2  4  81 61 184 .263 .329 .339 .668
Provided by Baseball-Reference.com: View Original Table Generated 5/24/2010.
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7 comments:

  1. Kevin GMay 24, 2010 at 5:45 PM

    Maybe he should try to catch on somewhere as a pitcher.

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  2. DougMay 24, 2010 at 5:52 PM

    I thought about posting those too, but didn't want to look like I was making fun of him. Over 3 seasons he pitched in 5 games, going 4.1 innings and allowing 8 hits and 3 ER. He did strike out 5 and only allow one walk. ERA 6.23. No decisions or saves. He's no Anthony Scelfo.

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  3. diamondtomMay 24, 2010 at 6:32 PM

    I believe he is the younger brother of Hot Rods manager Brady Williams.

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  4. DougMay 24, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    I'm not sure about that DiamondTom, nothing in the media guide and I haven't ever heard it. I do know that Brady is the son of former MLB manager and Rays Special Instructor Jimy Williams. Brady is only 30, so a 26 year-old brother is a strong possibility. Best of luck in the future to Shawn too.

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  5. Nick HansonMay 24, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    Tom and Doug- Brady and Shawn are indeed brothers.

    Surprised to see this, my friend and I were just speculating how long Shawn would stay around. I think he could definitely try to give pitching a shot, if not I think he will make a very good coach like his brother and dad. Class act guy who represented the Rays organization well.

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  6. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 7:13 PM

    Yes they are brothers, Shawn is a great guy ,I was said to see him go. I wish him all the luck in the future.

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  7. AnonymousMay 24, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    Hey, Shawn. It's been a pleasure knowing you. I wish you all the best.

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