Height
6'0"
Weight
210 lbs
Age
25
College
William & Mary
Experience
1 yrs
Bats/Throws
R/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsC
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 86 | 0.2597865 | 1 | 22 | 0.6163893 | 5 | 73 |
Current Contract
Length
1 year
AAV
$780K/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Ben Williamson's one-year, $0.8M deal with the Rays earns a C+ CVI, reflecting a sensible low-risk gamble on a serviceable starter at the hot corner. While Williamson profiles as a replacement-level to slightly above-average third baseman, the Rays' front office has mastered the art of extracting value from these exact player archetypes through their development infrastructure and defensive positioning systems. The contract represents smart roster construction for a team operating with payroll constraints — Williamson provides adequate production at a premium position while preserving financial flexibility for their competitive window. Tampa Bay's farm system depth at third base gives them the luxury to take a one-year flier without blocking prospects, and the modest $800K commitment ensures minimal downside if Williamson fails to meet expectations. For a franchise built on identifying undervalued talent and maximizing defensive efficiency, this signing fits their organizational blueprint perfectly, even if it won't move the needle significantly in terms of WAR production.
Performance Analysis
Ben Williamson grades as a solid performer among MLB third basemen, earning a C+ Performance grade. He is hitting with a 0.253 batting average and a 0.604 OPS (well below the league average of .720) this season. With 1 home runs and 21 RBI through 85 games (a 2-HR, 40-RBI pace over a full season), he brings minimal home run production to the lineup. At 25, Ben is a rookie filling a role on the Rays roster.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 4/10 | vs NYY | W 5-3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Wed, 4/8 | vs CHC | L 2-6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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