Top 10 Player Profiles of 2017: No. 10 Donivan Williams
December 18, 2017
3B/SS Donivan Williams (Richards) kicks off the countdown at number 10. Williams was the No. 9 ranked player in Illinois' Class of 2017 and No. 150 in the Overall rankings. Committed to play at Illinois State University, Williams opted to sign professionally after being drafted in the 14th round by the St. Louis Cardinals. Williams spent his first professional season in the Gulf Coast League. In 33 games he had a .204 BA/.296 OBP/.286 SLG with 16 RBIs.
No. 10 Donivan Williams
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Scouting Report
6.14.17 - Drafted in the 14th round by the St. Louis Cardinals.
5.31.17 - Illinois State commit. 6-foot, 193-pound, strong, athletically built, infielder. Continues to solidify himself as one of the top position players in Illinois. Offensively, the right-handed hitter has had a torrid spring. Finished the game, 3-for-4 with a run scored and the game-winning RBI single. Takes competitive at-bats, has a plan, looks to use the middle of the diamond and attacks any pitch up and out over the plate. Bat stays flat through the hitting zone, has feel for the barrel and gets extension through contact. Defensively, smooth, confident, athletic actions and a strong arm across the diamond. 2017 draft follow.