Luke Williams Stats

Philadelphia Phillies rookie second baseman Luke Williams was moved up to sixth in the batting order Wednesday and rewarded manager Joe Girardi with a 3-for-4 night at the Dodgers. Williams was starting at second base in place of Jean Segura (groin) who landed on the injured list. The 25-year-old rookie should see more starts at the keystone moving forward, but he has the ability to play anywhere on the diamond which could help him stick with the team once Segura returns. If he's getting everyday at-bats, he could have value in deeper leagues as he was batting .352 in Triple-A before getting the call to the Big Leagues. He's not a power hitter, but he stole 30 bases in Double-A back in 2019. He's far from a must-add player in fantasy, but his versatility and speed have value in certain fantasy leagues.

over 1 month ago

Philadelphia Phillies infielder/outfielder Luke Williams went 2-for-4 with a walk-off two-run homer on Wednesday. Williams, making his first MLB start after pinch-hitting Tuesday, came up with two outs in the bottom of the ninth against Braves closer Will Smith. The Phillies stuck with the rookie despite being one out away from being shut out; Williams rewarded their confidence with one swing of the bat to deliver a 2-1 win. The 24-year-old doesn't have an everyday role and is expected to fill a super-utility role with the Big League club. As a result, he doesn't have much fantasy value in redraft leagues.

over 1 month ago