An American professional baseball utility player with the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball, Lucas Daniel Williams (born August 9, 1996) is also known by the moniker Captain America. In the third round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, Williams was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies.
He has also played for the San Francisco Giants. He made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Phillies. In the lower levels and the main leagues, he has experience playing all positions besides catcher and pitcher.
In the third round of the 2015 Major League Baseball draft, Williams was chosen by the Philadelphia Phillies. For a $719,800 signing bonus, he joined the team.
He was sent to the Gulf Coast League Phillies, where he played third base and batted.288/.400/.331 with 9 steals and was caught twice in 118 at-bats.
Williams played third base and slashed in 2016 while spending the year with the Low-A Williamsport Crosscutters.
220/.297/.301 in 186 at-bats with 2 home runs, 11 steals (despite getting caught twice), and 18 RBIs.
To replace a struggling Nick Maton, Williams was called up to the major leagues for the first time on June 8, 2021. That same day, in the fifth inning of a game against the Atlanta Braves, he made his Phillies debut, standing in as a pinch bat for starter Aaron Nola.
Williams was acquired by the San Francisco Giants on March 27, 2022, in exchange for cash, infielder Will Toffey, and another player.
What Happened To Luke Williams?
Williams was exchanged for infielder Hayden Cantrelle on May 26, 2022, by the Miami Marlins.