"However, Williams went above and beyond, putting together arguably one of the best performances among the Braves draftees this year. While it was a small sample size, Williams made the most of the start to his professional career. In 28 games - 114 plate appearances - with low-A Augusta, Williams posted an OPS of .857 to go along with a pair of homers, three triples and six doubles. He also drove in 13 batters as well."
"Coming out of the draft, Williams was lauded for his advanced feel offensively. However, he did strike out 35 times compared to just 16 walks in those 114 plate appearances, as he tended to be a little over-aggressive at times. While he may have been a half-year older on average than the low-A competition he was facing, it was an encouraging sign for Williams and the Braves, who look like they may have gotten a relative steal in the fourth round."
"After getting a little taste of pro ball at low-A, there's no reason to send Williams back to Augusta where he dominated in his brief stint there. It stands to reason that Williams will head to high-A Rome to begin the season. It may be a longshot, but if Williams can post similar numbers to what he did in Augusta, there's a very good chance we could see him in a Columbus Clingstones uniform by the end of the season."
Williams was selected by Atlanta with the 136th overall pick and received a $497,500 signing bonus. Expectations for his 2025 pro debut were modest, with the organization seeking only a brief evaluation. Williams exceeded those expectations, producing a strong offensive showing in 28 games (114 plate appearances) at low-A Augusta, posting a .857 OPS with two homers, three triples, six doubles, and 13 RBIs. He struck out 35 times and drew 16 walks, showing advanced feel but occasional over-aggressiveness. At about a half-year older than most competition, his performance suggests a likely promotion to high-A Rome and potential late-season rise to Columbus.
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