BIOGRAPHY
Devin Williams was born September 21, 1994, in Florissant, Missouri. He is a pitcher in the MLB.
Williams attended Christian Brothers College High School until his sophomore year when he transferred to Hazelwood West High School in Hazelwood, Missouri. The Brewers selected him in the second round, with the 54th overall selection, of the 2013 MLB draft. He signed with the Brewers for a $1.35 million signing bonus rather than enroll at the University of Missouri. During spring training in 2017, Williams tore the ulnar collateral ligament of the elbow. He underwent Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season. In 2019, he was chosen to represent the Brewers at the All-Star Futures Game.
On August 5, 2019, the Brewers selected Williams' contract and promoted him to the major leagues. He made his debut on August 7 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
Williams was named the NL Reliever of the Month in September 2020. In 13 innings he surrendered just four hits, no runs and 24 strikeouts.
On October 5, 2020, Williams was named Baseball Digest's/eBay Major League Baseball's Relief Pitcher of the Year. Williams had a breakout year finishing with an ERA of 0.33, surrendering just 18 hits in 27 innings and 53 strikeouts. He struck out over half the batters he faced in 22 appearances. He received 12 of the 17 votes.
On November 9, 2020, Williams was named the National League Rookie of the Year, becoming the first relief pitcher to win Rookie of the Year honors since Craig Kimbrel in 2011.
Williams returned to the Brewers' bullpen for the 2021 season. After allowing only a single earned run in 14 relief appearances during August, he was named NL Reliever of the Month for the second time. On September 29, 2021, it was announced that Williams would miss the remainder of the season after fracturing his pitching hand after drinking alcohol and punching a wall following the celebrations following the team's NL Central Division title clinch the Sunday before.
In October 2022, it was announced that Williams intended to represent Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.
On January 13, 2023, Williams agreed to a one-year, $3.35 million contract with the Brewers, avoiding salary arbitration.
Williams signed a one-year deal with the Milwaukee Brewers for the 2024 season.
