Drafted in the 7th round (218th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2022 (signed for $197,500).
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At 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, Williams is one of the biggest sluggers in college baseball in 2022, but he’s not a hitter who’s just looking to yank everything over the right field fence. He’s actually a pretty savvy hitter. He hit .335/.464/.622 with 13 home runs and 32 extra-base hits. Williams gets to his plus power more with strength and leverage than bat speed. His swing is actually more conducive to producing line drives than lofted fly balls. He uses the whole field and has a good understanding of the strike zone. He’s an average defender at first base and that is his best defensive profile barring a move to DH only.
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School: Iowa Committed/Drafted: Never Drafted Age At Draft: 21.9 At 6-foot-5, 255 pounds, Williams is one of the biggest sluggers in college baseball in 2022, but he’s not a hitter who’s just looking to yank everything over the right field fence. He’s actually a pretty savvy hitter. He hit .335/.464/.622 with 13 home runs and 32 extra-base hits. Williams gets to his plus power more with strength and leverage than bat speed. His swing is actually more conducive to producing line drives than lofted fly balls. He uses the whole field and has a good understanding of the strike zone. He’s an average defender at first base and that is his best defensive profile barring a move to DH only.
Career Transactions
Vancouver Canadians placed 1B Peyton Williams on the 60-day injured list.
Vancouver Canadians activated 1B Peyton Williams.
Vancouver Canadians sent 1B Peyton Williams on a rehab assignment to FCL Blue Jays.
Vancouver Canadians placed 1B Peyton Williams on the 7-day injured list.
Vancouver Canadians placed 1B Peyton Williams on the 7-day injured list.
1B Peyton Williams assigned to Vancouver Canadians from Dunedin Blue Jays.
1B Peyton Williams assigned to Vancouver Canadians from Dunedin Blue Jays.
1B Peyton Williams roster status changed by Toronto Blue Jays.
1B Peyton Williams assigned to Toronto Blue Jays.
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