Carson Williams Scouting Report

Player Name: Carson Williams

Position: SS

Team/Organization: Montgomery Biscuits/Tampa Bay Rays

Height: 6'2''

Weight: 180

Age: 21

Bats/Throws: R/R

Notes:

Carson Williams is one of my favorite 22 years and under prospects who has a high ceiling in 2025 and has a chance to make it to the league later in the season and potentially make the opening day roster with a strong spring training. His arm is his strongest attribute in my opinion and his power has come a long way since being drafted in 2021. His fielding is also another great attribute of his that I would grade a 65 and his is speed is an underrated part of his game that I think can be a sneaky tool for him in the majors that I would grade a 60. This past season at the AA level, he posted a .256 BA, .353 OBP, and a .821 OPS with 20 home runs in 433 AB's. He also tacked on 58 BB and 144 strikeouts in 505 PA's. My only concern for Williams is his plate discipline as high strikeout numbers don't often translate well into the majors. I do believe that with enough experience they will get better and his walk rate vs strikeout rate will change in the opposite way.

I like his hitting mechanics for the most part, stays open in his stance and comes closed when the pitch is coming. He keeps his back foot locked into the ground, has great hip rotation, and keeps his swing path flat and straight to the ball. The one thing that bugs me a bit is that is hands are high above his head to start and comes down when the pitch arrives, but if that's what makes him comfortable, then no need to change it. Overall, I love how calm and relaxed he his at the plate and his swinging motion is fluid throughout with great bat to ball skills.

I'm excited to see what Williams has in store this upcoming season. Only 21 years of age and he's panning out to look like a 20-20 player every season in the majors with a ceiling of 30-30 consecutively every year. He certainly has a bright future ahead of him and I can definitely see him become the everyday shortstop for the Rays very soon.

Projection:

MLB Comparison: Francisco Lindor

Potential Role: Everyday starting shortstop

Developmental Needs: Work on plate discipline to create more walks to boost that on-base percentage and cut down the high strikeout numbers