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Trevor Williams (baseball)

For other people named Trevor Williams, see Trevor Williams (disambiguation).

Trevor Williams
Williams with the Nationals in 2024
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1992-04-25) April 25, 1992 (age 32)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates
MLB statistics
(through 2024 season)
Win–loss record50–55
Earned run average4.30
Strikeouts760
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Trevor Anthony Williams (born April 25, 1992) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, New York Mets and Washington Nationals.

Amateur career

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After graduating from Rancho Bernardo High School, Williams played college baseball at Arizona State University for the Sun Devils from 2011 to 2013.[1][2][3] He started 38 games during his career, going 18–8 with a 2.98 earned run average (ERA). In 2012, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Orleans Firebirds of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

Professional career

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Miami Marlins

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The Miami Marlins selected Williams in the second round of the 2013 Major League Baseball draft.[5][6] He made his professional debut with the Gulf Coast Marlins and also played for the Batavia Muckdogs and Greensboro Grasshoppers that year. In 12 starts between the three teams he was 0–2 with a 2.38 ERA. Williams started 2014 with the Jupiter Hammerheads, earning Florida State League All-Star honors, and was promoted to the Jacksonville Suns in August.[7][8] In 26 games started between both clubs he compiled an 8–7 record and 3.13 ERA. In 2015, Williams played for both Jacksonville and the New Orleans Zephyrs, pitching to a 7–10 record and 3.85 ERA in 25 games (24 starts).

Pittsburgh Pirates

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On October 24, 2015, the Marlins traded Williams to the Pittsburgh Pirates for Richard Mitchell as compensation for the Marlins hiring Jim Benedict from the Pirates as their new vice president of pitching development.[9][10] He spent 2016 with the Indianapolis Indians where he was 9–6 with a 2.53 ERA in twenty games (19 starts).[11]

Williams was promoted to the Major Leagues for September call ups in 2016.[12] In 12+2⁄3 innings pitched for the Pirates, he was 1–1 with a 7.82 ERA.

Williams began 2017 with Pittsburgh as a member of their bullpen.[13] As the season progressed, he was eventually moved into the starting rotation.[14] In 31 games (25 starts) for the Pirates, he compiled a 7–9 record with a 4.07 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He began 2018 as a member of Pittsburgh's starting rotation. Williams posted a career year, finishing with an ERA of 3.11 in 31 starts, ending the season with a record of 14–10 in 170+2⁄3 innings. In 2019, Williams had a down year, posting a record of 7–9 with a 5.38 ERA over 26 starts and 145+2⁄3 innings.

In 2020 he was 2-8 with a 6.18 ERA.[15] He led the NL in home runs allowed (15).[16] On November 20, 2020, Williams was designated for assignment.[17] He elected free agency on November 28.[18]

Chicago Cubs

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On February 5, 2021, Williams signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Chicago Cubs.[19] On May 31, Williams was placed on the injured list after undergoing an emergency appendectomy.[20] In 13 games (12 starts) with the Cubs, Williams went 4–2 with a 5.06 ERA across 58+2⁄3 innings.[21]

New York Mets

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Williams with the Mets in 2022

On July 30, 2021, Williams was traded to the New York Mets along with Javier Baez and cash considerations in exchange for Pete Crow-Armstrong.[22] He made 10 appearances for the Mets down the stretch, registering a 3.06 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched.

On July 14, 2022, Williams recorded his first career save after tossing three scoreless innings of relief against the Chicago Cubs.[23]

Washington Nationals

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On December 10, 2022, Williams signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Washington Nationals.[24]

Personal life

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Williams is a devout Catholic; he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and his heavily-tattooed arms include the initialized motto of the Society of Jesus, "AMDG," and an allusion to Benedict of Nursia.[25][26][27]

In November 2014, he married his wife, Jackie.[28] Their son was born in 2015,[29] and their adopted daughter was born in July 2019.[30]

References

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  1. ^ "Arizona State baseball's Trevor Williams showing improvement despite record". azcentral.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  2. ^ "ASU Ace Trevor Williams "Blocking Out Draft", Setting Mind on Omaha". The Sports Journal. Archived from the original on April 16, 2016. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  3. ^ "Go Fish! ASU's Trevor Williams on getting drafted and the future of Sun Devil baseball". KTVK azfamily.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  4. ^ "Trevor Williams - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved September 25, 2019.
  5. ^ "Williams brings raw potential to Marlins organization". Miami Marlins. Archived from the original on October 23, 2014. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  6. ^ "Miami Marlins take ASU's Trevor Williams in 2nd round". azcentral.com. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  7. ^ "Trevor Williams: ace of the Hammerheads pitchers". TCP. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  8. ^ "Trevor Williams Promoted to Jacksonville". Tales From Bragan Field. Retrieved November 20, 2014.
  9. ^ "Pirates acquire righty Trevor Williams". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  10. ^ Fox Sports. "Miami Marlins Jim Benedict pitcher whisperer in front office". FOX Sports. Retrieved February 20, 2016.
  11. ^ "Trevor Williams Stats, Highlights, Bio – MiLB.com Stats – The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved May 29, 2018.
  12. ^ Sawchik, Travis. "Pirates notebook: Four players called up, including pitcher Glasnow". TribLIVE.com.
  13. ^ "Pirates' Trevor Williams: Off to good start in 2017". CBSSports.com. April 15, 2017.
  14. ^ "Trevor Williams bolsters Pirates' rotation". MLB.com.
  15. ^ "Trevor Williams Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  16. ^ "2020 National League Pitching Leaders". Baseball-Reference.com.
  17. ^ "Pirates Designate Trevor Williams for Assignment". November 20, 2020.
  18. ^ "Trevor Williams Elects Free Agency". November 28, 2020.
  19. ^ Bastian, Jodan (February 5, 2021). "Cubs finalize deals with Joc, Williams, Chafin". MLB.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
  20. ^ "Cubs' Trevor Williams Out Indefinitely After Emergency Appendectomy". May 31, 2021.
  21. ^ "Trevor Williams Stats". Baseball-Reference.com.
  22. ^ DiComo, Anthony (July 30, 2021). "Mets acquire Báez, Williams from Cubs". MLB.com.
  23. ^ "Mets' Trevor Williams: Picks up three-inning save". cbssports.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.
  24. ^ Trezza, Joe (December 10, 2022). "Trevor Williams signs 2-year deal with Nats". MLB.com.
  25. ^ Beattie, Trent (May 24, 2017). "Faith Not Accidental for Pittsburgh Pirates' Pitcher". National Catholic Register. Retrieved August 26, 2019.
  26. ^ Fowler, Andrew (February 12, 2019). "Being a Knight is Part of Who I Am". Knights of Columbus. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  27. ^ Crowe, Gretchen K. (March 20, 2019). "Pirates pitcher prays 'Jesus, I trust in you' before playing ball". Our Sunday Visitor. Retrieved January 18, 2020.
  28. ^ "Pittsburgh Pirates Hidden Heroes: Jackie Williams - The Sports Daily". thesportsdaily.com. January 30, 2017.
  29. ^ Berry, Adam (March 14, 2017). "'A moment for all of us' gets even better". MLB.com. Retrieved June 28, 2024.
  30. ^ @MeLlamoTrevor (July 8, 2019). "On 7/5, our daughter Josephine Marie..." (Tweet) – via Twitter.
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