Ken Williams

Born: 4/6/1964 in Berkeley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-02 | Final Game: 1991-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Kenneth Royal Williams

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Biography

Ken Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1991. Primarily serving as a position player, Williams showcased his skills over the course of 451 games. He recorded a total of 252 hits, and his power at the plate was reflected in his 27 home runs. Additionally, he contributed significantly to his teams with 119 RBIs and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 49 stolen bases. Despite finishing his career with a batting average of .218, Williams' contributions were notable in an era characterized by evolving offensive strategies. Throughout his career, Williams was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting and speed. While he may not have had a standout batting average, his ability to steal bases and provide clutch hits underscored his value as a player. His journey through the league reflected the challenges and dynamics of the late 1980s and early 1990s baseball landscape, marking him as a significant figure in the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
451	1154	136	252	42	8	27	119	49	56	290	0.218	0.269	0.339	0.608	-3042.3

Career AVG .218 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career OBP .269 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 16.9% below league average.

Career SLG .339 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1986	CHW	AL	15	31	2	4	0	0	1	1	1	1	11	0.129	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	CHW	AL	116	391	48	110	18	2	11	50	21	10	83	0.281	.262 (+7%)	.331 (-5%)	.415 (+2%)	.746 (-1%)	-165.6
1988	CHW	AL	73	220	18	35	4	2	8	28	6	10	64	0.159	.254 (-37%)	.317 (-31%)	.377 (-19%)	.695 (-24%)	-992.1
1989	DET	AL	94	258	29	53	5	1	6	23	9	18	63	0.205	.254 (-19%)	.319 (-16%)	.375 (-19%)	.694 (-18%)	-830.9
1990	DET	AL	57	83	10	11	2	0	0	5	2	3	24	0.133	.257 (-49%)	.324 (-47%)	.385 (-59%)	.710 (-54%)	-787.6
1990	TOR	AL	49	72	13	14	6	1	0	8	7	7	18	0.194	.257 (-25%)	.324 (-16%)	.385 (-21%)	.710 (-19%)	-787.6
1991	TOR	AL	13	29	5	6	2	0	1	3	1	4	5	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1991	WSN	NL	34	70	11	19	5	2	0	1	2	3	22	0.271	.255 (+6%)	.323 (-4%)	.384 (+4%)	.708 (avg)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
3B	32	31	19	67	14	3
OF	360	276	730	28	15	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	CHA	OF	10	8	18	1	0	1
1987	CHA	OF	115	107	303	5	6	2
1988	CHA	3B	32	31	19	67	14	3
1988	CHA	OF	38	31	68	2	3	1
1989	DET	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1989	DET	OF	87	71	180	11	4	3
1990	DET	OF	47	22	67	5	0	2
1990	TOR	OF	30	13	36	0	0	0
1991	TOR	OF	9	7	16	1	0	0
1991	MON	OF	24	17	42	3	2	0