Jackson Williams


Jackson Thomas Williams is an American former professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Colorado Rockies and San Francisco Giants.

Career

Amateur

Williams played college baseball at the University of Oklahoma. In 2005, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Yarmouth–Dennis Red Sox of the Cape Cod Baseball League, and returned to the league in 2006 to play for the Hyannis Mets.

San Francisco Giants

Williams was drafted by the San Francisco Giants in the first round of the 2007 Major League Baseball Draft. He played in the Giants organization until 2013 without making the majors.

Colorado Rockies

He signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies before the 2014 season.
Williams was called up to the majors for the first time on June 22, 2014.

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

Williams was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on October 22, 2014.

Second Stint with Giants

He never appeared in an MLB game for the Angels, and was purchased by the San Francisco Giants on March 17, 2015. As a September callup, Williams appeared in 7 games for the Giants, with 2 hits and 4 walks in 14 plate appearances.

Second Stint with Rockies

On November 10, 2015, Williams signed as a free agent with the Colorado Rockies.

Pittsburgh Pirates

He elected free agency on November 6, 2017. On December 24, 2017, Williams resigned a minor league deal with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He became a free agent after the 2018 season.