Kenny Williams Jr.
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Kenneth R. Williams
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 6' 2", Weight 198 lb.
- School University of Arizona, Wichita State University
- High School Plainfield (IL) High School
- Born May 22, 1986 in San Jose, CA USA
[edit] Biographical information
Kenny Williams Jr. is the son of Kenny Williams. He was drafted by his father in the 36th round of the 2004 amateur draft but did not sign. After limited time at the University of Arizona, he transferred to Wichita State for his junior year, but was declared academically ineligible. In the 2007 amateur draft, the Colorado Rockies took him in the 32nd round. He returned to Wichita State and hit .317/.385/.447 in 2008. He was drafted by his father's Chicago White Sox in the 6th round but his father did not want to pick him due to the added pressure of playing in the organization he was GM for. The team's scouts, led by director Doug Laumann, pushed hard for Williams Jr. and the choice was made.
Williams was assigned to the Great Falls White Sox and made his pro debut on June 17 against the Helena Brewers; he walked in his only appearance and scored. He was 3 for 8 with a double, triple and two steals in his next two games but then went 0 for his next 24.
