Antone Williamson, baseball player, 1997-1997

Antone Williamson

Born: 7/18/1973 in Harbor City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-05-31 | Final Game: 1997-07-03

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Anthony Joseph Williamson

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Biography

Antone Williamson, born in 1973, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1997 until 2005. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 24 games, primarily as a position player. Williamson recorded a total of 11 hits and 6 RBIs, concluding his time in the league with a batting average of .204. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in other ways. Williamson's time in the league coincided with a period of considerable change in baseball, as the late 1990s and early 2000s were marked by the rise of power hitters and evolving offensive strategies. Despite not being a standout in terms of traditional power metrics, Williamson's gritty playing style and determination exemplified the spirit of a player who fought for his place in a competitive environment. His brief but impactful presence in Major League Baseball remains a testament to the countless players who have contributed to the sport's rich tapestry, even if their careers did not feature the high-profile accolades of some of their contemporaries.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
24 54 2 11 3 0 0 6 0 4 8 0.204 0.254 0.259 0.513 -310.7

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.

Career SLG .259 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.513 vs. league average 0.756 across their career seasons — 32.1% 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
1997 ATL AL 24 54 2 11 3 0 0 6 0 4 8 0.204 .266 (-24%) .336 (-25%) .419 (-38%) .756 (-32%) -310.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 14 12 82 4 2 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 ML4 1B 14 12 82 4 2 6

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 14
Designated Hitter 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1992, 1993, 1994