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PROSPECT: Gavin Williams, SP, Cleveland Guardians
ANALYSIS: If Williams had not had notable injury issues throughout college, he would have been in the running for a top-10 selection in the 2021 draft, but his work was impressive enough that he was still taken 23rd overall.
That could quickly prove to be a significant bargain for Cleveland, as Williams had one of the best seasons of any minor league arm in 2022 with 149 strikeouts in 115 innings with a sub-2 ERA and a sub-1 WHIP. The 115 innings were 30 more than he’s ever tossed in a season, however, so the Guardians could work to manage his build this summer with an eye toward the 2024 rotation.
Gavin may have other ideas, if his first start is any indication, as he struck out nine while allowing two hits and a walk over 4 1/3 innings.
VERDICT: Williams is likely behind a couple of other names in the pecking order right now, but an elite performance would jump him to the top of that list, and a top arm in Cleveland is always someone to roster. If he is available in dynasty, grab him now. In redraft, be watching very closely if he is promoted to Triple-A, as he could be put on the fast track.
Gavin Williams delivered an @AkronRubberDuck Opening Day gem.
4 1/3 IP
2 H
0 R
1 BB
9 KCheck out all the punchies racked up by the second-ranked @CleGuardians prospect: pic.twitter.com/icd6QL2hla
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 7, 2023
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