Trevor Williams (baseball)

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12+23 innings pitched for the Pirates, he was 1–1 with a 7.82 ERA.

Williams began 2017 with Pittsburgh as a member of their bullpen. [13] As the season progressed, he was eventually moved into the starting rotation. [14] In 31 games (25 starts) for the Pirates, he compiled a 7–9 record with a 4.07 ERA and 1.31 WHIP. He began 2018 as a member of Pittsburgh's starting rotation. Williams posted a career year, finishing with an ERA of 3.11 in 31 starts, ending the season with a record of 14–10 in 170+23 innings. In 2019, Williams had a down year, posting a record of 7–9 with a 5.38 ERA over 26 starts and 145+23 innings.

In 2020 he was 2-8 with a 6.18 ERA. [15] He led the NL in home runs allowed (15). [16] On November 20, 2020, Williams was designated for assignment. [17] He elected free agency on November 28. [18]

Chicago Cubs

On February 5, 2021, Williams signed a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Chicago Cubs. [19] On May 31, Williams was placed on the injured list after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. [20] In 13 games (12 starts) with the Cubs, Williams went 4–2 with a 5.06 ERA across 58+23 innings. [21]

New York Mets

On July 30, 2021, Williams was traded to the New York Mets along with Javier Baez and cash considerations in exchange for Pete Crow-Armstrong. [22] He made 10 appearances for the Mets down the stretch, registering a 3.06 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 32.1 innings pitched.

On July 14, 2022, Williams recorded his first career save after tossing three scoreless innings of relief against the Chicago Cubs. [23]

Washington Nationals

On December 10, 2022, Williams signed a two-year, $13 million contract with the Washington Nationals. [24]

Personal life

Williams is a devout Catholic; he is a member of the Knights of Columbus and his heavily-tattooed arms include the initialized motto of the Society of Jesus, "AMDG," and an allusion to Benedict of Nursia. [25] [26] [27]

In November 2014, he married his wife, Jackie. [28] Their son was born in 2015, [29] and their adopted daughter was born in July 2019. [30]

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Trevor Williams
Trevor Williams on August 27, 2022.jpg
Williams with the New York Mets in 2022
Washington Nationals – No. 32
Pitcher
Born: (1992-04-25) April 25, 1992 (age 31)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 7, 2016, for the Pittsburgh Pirates