Alika Williams
25-Year-Old
10-Day IL
Injury Wrist
Est. Return 6/9/2024
2024 Stats
AVG
.210
HR
0
RBI
2
R
8
SB
1
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Williams was drafted 37th overall by the Rays in the 2020 draft, primarily on the basis of his athleticism and slick fielding. He progressed fairly quickly through their minor league system but became dispensable due to the team's impressive number of middle infield prospects and depth in the majors. As a result, he was flipped to Pittsburgh in exchange for Robert Stephenson in early June and eventually made his big-league debut in late July. His sample in the majors (112 PA) followed his scouting report closely, as he struggled to make consistent contact (31.3 K%) and hit for little power (.050 ISO) while also not so much as attempting a stolen base. Some skills did carry over, most important of which was his glove, as he managed three defensive runs saved across 301 innings at shortstop. Oneil Cruz will return healthy in 2024, which means the position is blocked in terms of a starting role. However, Williams could stick on the roster as a utility infielder thanks to his ability to also play second base. Read Past Outlooks
Placed on IL
Pittsburgh placed Williams on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a right wrist sprain.
ANALYSIS
The Pirates recalled right-hander Quinn Priester from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Williams on the active roster ahead of Priester's scheduled start Sunday in Toronto. Williams had largely served as a short-side platoon player in the infield for Pittsburgh following his call-up from Indianapolis on May 11.
The Pirates recalled right-hander Quinn Priester from Triple-A Indianapolis to replace Williams on the active roster ahead of Priester's scheduled start Sunday in Toronto. Williams had largely served as a short-side platoon player in the infield for Pittsburgh following his call-up from Indianapolis on May 11.
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2022
+37%
OPS vs RHP
2024
+96%
OPS vs LHP
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .418 | 64 | 0 | 4 | .127 | ||||
Since 2022vs Right | .574 | 116 | 0 | 4 | .241 | ||||
2024vs Left | .800 | 24 | 0 | 2 | .222 | ||||
2024vs Right | .409 | 44 | 0 | 0 | .205 | ||||
2023vs Left | .231 | 40 | 0 | 2 | .081 | ||||
2023vs Right | .682 | 72 | 0 | 4 | .266 | ||||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2022
+25%
OPS on Road
2024
+60%
OPS on Road
OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
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Since 2022Home | .468 | 95 | 0 | 5 | .189 | ||||
Since 2022Away | .584 | 85 | 0 | 3 | .219 | ||||
2024Home | .400 | 30 | 0 | 0 | .167 | ||||
2024Away | .638 | 38 | 0 | 2 | .250 | ||||
2023Home | .500 | 65 | 0 | 5 | .200 | ||||
2023Away | .542 | 47 | 0 | 1 | .195 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Alika Williams compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.14BB Rate
2.9%K Rate
20.6%BABIP
.271ISO
.081AVG
.210OBP
.234SLG
.290OPS
.525wOBA
.231Exit Velocity
87.2 mphHard Hit Rate
21.2%Barrels/PA
1.5%Expected BA
.239Expected SLG
.303Sprint Speed
25.5 ft/secGround Ball %
45.8%Line Drive %
27.1%Fly Ball %
27.1%Prospect Rankings History
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Recalled from Triple-A
Williams was recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis prior to Saturday's game against the Cubs, Kevin Gorman of TribLive.com reports.
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Sent down Friday
Williams was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday.
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Working as reserve infielder
Williams went 1-for-4 with a stolen base Thursday against the Brewers.
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Looks to be on Opening Day roster
Williams is expected to make the Opening Day roster after Liover Peguero was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis on Friday, Jason Mackey of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Optioned to Triple-A
The Pirates optioned Williams to Triple-A Indianapolis on Tuesday.
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