Benjamin Andrew Williamson (born November 5, 2000) is an American professional baseball third baseman in the Seattle Mariners organization.
| Ben Williamson | |
|---|---|
| Seattle Mariners | |
| Third baseman | |
| Born: November 5, 2000 Fairfax, Virginia | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career edit
In Williamson's career he made First Team All-CAA three times (2021–2023), in the process becoming the first player in William & Mary's history to be named to the CAA's First Team for three straight years.[1] He also won the CAA Defensive Player of the Year in 2022 after having a .975 fielding percentage.[2] The 2023 season was the best for Williamson where he had a .391 batting average, and a .513 on base percentage, slugging 12 home runs, and 49 RBI's, while also stealing 14 bases.[3] For his performance on the year he was named CAA Player of the Year.[4] In 2023, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[5]
Professional career edit
Williamson was selected by the Seattle Mariners in the second round, with the 57th overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[6][7] On July 14, 2023, Williamson signed with the Mariners for an under slot deal worth $600,000.[8]
References edit
- ^ Preusser, Kate (9 July 2023). "Mariners select 3B Ben Williamson with 57th pick in 2023 MLB Draft". SBNation. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Region/state roundup: W&M infielder Ben Williamson named CAA Defensive Player of the Year". The Virginian Pilot. 25 May 2022. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Condotta, Bob (9 July 2023). "What you need to know about Mariners' No. 57 pick, William & Mary third baseman Ben Williamson". Seattle Times. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Williamson Named Player of the Year, Four Others Honored". BVM Sports. 23 May 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Ben Williamson". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Mariners draft 3B Williamson No. 57". MLB.com. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ Frankeberry, Jami (10 July 2023). "William & Mary's Ben Williamson, selected in the second round, is Tribe's highest MLB pick in nearly 20 years". The Virginian Pilot. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ "Here's which Draft picks the Mariners have signed". mlb.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
External links edit
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)