Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Taylor Williams was born July 21, 1991, in Vancouver, Washington. He is a pitcher in the MLB.

The Brewers added Williams to their 40-man roster following the 2016 season. He played for the Biloxi Shuckers of the Class AA Southern League in 2017 where he compiled a 0-2 record and 3.09 ERA in 22 games (14 starts).

Williams was recalled from Biloxi on September 1, 2017, and he made his major league debut on September 6. In 4.2 innings pitched for Milwaukee, he compiled a 1.93 ERA. In 2018, Williams began the season with the Colorado Springs Sky Sox and was recalled by Milwaukee on April 8.

On August 31, 2020, Williams was traded to the San Diego Padres in exchange for Matt Brash. Williams finished the 2020 season with a 6.14 ERA and 20 strikeouts in 14.2 innings pitched across 15 appearances between the Mariners and Padres.

On June 5, 2021, Williams was placed on the 60-day injured list with right knee inflammation. Williams pitched 5 1/3 innings in 2021 for the Padres, giving up 1 run. On September 3, 2021, Williams was designated for assignment by the Padres.

On July 22, 2022, Williams signed a minor league deal with the Seattle Mariners. Pitching for the Triple-A Tacoma Rainiers, he was 2-1 with one save and a 1.14 ERA in 23+2⁄3 innings.

On January 30, 2023, Williams re-signed with the Mariners on a minor league contract that included an invitation to spring training.