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Carson Everett Williams (born June 25, 2003) is an American professional baseball shortstop playing for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Amateur career
Williams grew up in San Diego, California and attended Torrey Pines High School. As a senior, he batted .495 with 11 home runs and 34 stolen bases. Williams committed to played college baseball for the University of California, Berkeley.
Professional career
Williams was selected 28th overall in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Tampa Bay Rays. Williams signed with the Rays for a $2.35 million signing bonus.
Williams made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Florida Complex League Rays, slashing .282/.404/.436 with four doubles, eight RBIs, 13 strikeouts and six walks over 39 at-bats.
He opened the 2022 season with the Charleston RiverDogs of the Single-A Carolina League. He was named the 2022 MiLB Gold Glove as the best defensive shortstop in the minor leagues. He debuted with the triple-A Durham Bulls on August 15, 2023.
International career
Williams was named to the United States national baseball team for the 2024 WBSC Premier12. In 31 at-bats, Williams slashed .258/.419/.385 with eight hits, four RBIs, and a team-leading seven walks, as the United States took the bronze medal.
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Career statistics from MLB, or ESPN, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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