In our next installment of Valley Leaguers who have been named top prospects by mlb.com, we have the hulking Mac Williamson (Harrisonburg 2011), named the Giants’ 14th best prospect!
The 6-foot-5, 240 pound outfielder has had some injury issues, but has pounded the ball when healthy.
This is what his writeup looks like:
Originally recruited by Wake Forest as a pitcher, Williamson had shoulder surgery before ever throwing a pitch for the Demon Deacons and became an outfielder. A third-round pick in 2012, he topped Giants farmhands with 25 homers in his first full pro season but missed most of 2014 when he needed Tommy John surgery in April.
Power is Williamson’s carrying tool. He has a big, strong frame and drives the ball to all fields. He still has to prove he can handle quality breaking pitches and his propensity to strike out may prevent him from hitting for a high average, but he displayed improved plate discipline before he got hurt last year.
A good athlete for a 6-foot-5, 240-pounder, Williamson has close to average speed and moves well in the outfield. He had a plus arm that should bounce back after his elbow reconstruction.
Mac is healthy this spring, and has been assigned to the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels (really? The flying squirrels?). In his opener Thursday night, he went 2-4 with 2 doubles and a walk. I can’t wait to see what numbers he’ll put up this year!
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