Thu May 21 2015 | 15:49 | Williams promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday |
Williams was promoted to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Thursday, Sam Dykstra of MiLB.com reports. |
Williams had gotten off to a great start at Double-A, slashing .317/.407/.375 with 11 steals and more walks than strikeouts through 34 games. He's never played at the Triple-A level before, but it's certainly a welcome promotion for the 23-year-old after struggling in Double-A in 2013 and 2014. |
Sat Apr 4 2015 | 00:28 | Williams optioned to Double-A Trenton on Friday |
Williams was optioned to Double-A Trenton on Friday. |
Williams posted a 1.025 OPS in limited action this spring, but he is not ready for the big leagues just yet. He will look to improve upon the sub-par .593 OPS he posted over 128 games with Trenton last season. |
Fri Nov 21 2014 | 14:12 | Williams added to Yankees' 40-man roster on Thursday |
Williams was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster on Thursday. |
Williams didn't have a great year in his first full season at Double-A Trenton, slashing just .223/.290/.304. He'll likely play in the minors again in 2015 as the addition to the 40-man roster just serves to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. |
Thu Sep 4 2014 | 10:14 | Williams finished season slashing .223/.290/.304 with five home ... |
Williams finished the season slashing .223/.290/.304 with five home runs for Double-A Trenton. |
Williams struggled at the Double-A level last year after being promoted, and his struggles continued in his first full season there. He did finish strong, an encouraging sign in an otherwise disappointing season. |
Sat Aug 16 2014 | 11:16 | Williams, 22, hitting .213/.278/.284 in 112 games for Double-A T... |
Williams, 22, is hitting .213/.278/.284 in 112 games for Double-A Trenton. |
Williams has added 20 stolen bases, but not much else has gone right for the 22-year-old this season. Dating back to his promotion last season, he's yet to have any success at the Double-A level, so it's unlikely that he'll be moved further up anytime soon. |