Eddie Williams was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a third baseman. He was born on November 1, 1964, in Shreveport, Louisiana. Williams was drafted by the New York Mets in the third round of the 1983 Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign with the team. Instead, he attended Panola College in Carthage, Texas, where he played college baseball.
Williams was eventually drafted again, this time by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 1983 draft. He signed with the team and began his professional career in the minor leagues. He made his major league debut with the Cubs in 1986, playing in 12 games and hitting .250 with one home run and three RBIs.
Williams spent the next few seasons bouncing between the Cubs and their minor league affiliates. He was traded to the Cleveland Indians in 1991 and played for them for two seasons. In 1993, he was traded to the San Francisco Giants, where he had the best season of his career. He hit .294 with 27 home runs and 81 RBIs in 135 games.
After the 1993 season, Williams signed as a free agent with the Kansas City Royals. He played for the Royals for two seasons before being traded to the Houston Astros in 1996. He played for the Astros for one season before being released and signing with the San Diego Padres in 1997.
Williams played for the Padres for two seasons before being released again in 1999. He signed with the Milwaukee Brewers but was released before the start of the season. He then signed with the St. Louis Cardinals but was released again before the start of the season.
Williams' career statistics include a .247 batting average, 122 home runs, and 427 RBIs in 1,012 games played. He was known for his power hitting and his ability to play multiple positions, including third base, first base, and designated hitter.
After his playing career, Williams worked as a hitting coach for several minor league teams. He also worked as a scout for the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 2015, he was inducted into the Panola College Athletic Hall of Fame.
Overall, Eddie Williams had a solid career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams over the course of 12 seasons. While he never became a superstar, he was a reliable player who contributed to his teams both offensively and defensively.
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