Scouting Report

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

Williams took off after transferring from Alabama to Florida State and hammered 33 homers with a .975 OPS across his sophomore and junior seasons. Known for his massive raw power and free-swinging approach, he was a natural fit for the Marlins in the third round of the 2025 Draft and signed for a below-slot $897,500. He finished the year at Single-A with a .269/.359/.284 slash line across 19 games.

The lefty slugger can produce plenty of thump from a crouched stance as he fires his hands with impressive speed. Williams was able to succeed in college with an overly aggressive approach -- he chased all secondary pitches at least 40 percent of the time -- but will have to tighten that up in pro ball. Although the power didn't show up in his brief pro cameo, success in wood bat leagues while in college gives hope that it will come. He did make more contact than usual at Single-A and frequently walked, which will be key to his offensive profile.

Despite being a solid athlete, Williams didn't use his average speed much on the bases in college. He'll play all three outfield positions but will be more suited for a corner long term unless he improves his routes. Williams' offense will drive his profile, so sticking in center would merely be a plus, and he could be an above-average defender in right with a strong arm.

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 40

Williams played sparingly as a freshman at Alabama in 2023 before transferring to Florida State, where he totaled 33 homers in two seasons as a starter. He rose to the occasion in two years of NCAA tournament play, batting .353 with seven homers and 19 RBIs in 15 games and leading the Seminoles to the 2024 Men's College World Series. A third-round pick in July, he signed for $897,500.

Williams offers an extreme profile at the plate, as he hit the ball consistently harder but also chased pitches out of the strike zone more often than most hitters in the 2025 college class. The bat speed in his left-handed stroke and his strength give him at least plus raw power, and it plays to all fields. He doesn't strike out excessively, but he swings at everything, especially non-fastballs, which leads to too much ground-ball contact and too few walks.

An average runner who will flash solid speed at times, Williams isn't adventuresome on the bases. He divided his sophomore season between center and left field before staying up the middle full-time this spring. He could stick in center if he improves his reads and routes, and his strong arm and power bat would profile well in right field if he has to move.

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Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 55 | Run: 55 | Arm: 55 | Field: 50 | Overall: 45

Williams started his college career at Alabama, but after getting 25 at-bats, he decided to return to his home state and transferred to Florida State, where both his brother and sister attended. He homered in his first at-bat as a Seminole, one of 14 he hit in his first season in Tallahassee, finishing with a .583 slugging percentage. It’s been more of the same as a junior, with even more consistent power production to help him rise up Draft boards.

A left-handed-hitting and throwing outfielder, Williams has shown the ability to do damage at the plate. He has a combination of strength and bat speed that points to plenty of future power as he moves to the pro game. He does it with an unusual spread out setup with little to no stride and when he’s on time, the ball jumps off his bat, with a ton of over-the-fence juice to his pull side. He can be a bit streaky, prone to starting his swing too quickly and being out in front, and he’ll need to cut down on his chase while improving his swing decisions at the next level.

More of a solid-to-average runner than a burner, Williams has done a nice job of patrolling center field for the Seminoles this year, with some scouts thinking he has a chance to potentially stick there, especially if he can improve his routes. If he has to move to a corner, he has the power potential and above-average arm strength to profile well in right field.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/20/2026	Jupiter Hammerheads placed OF Max Williams on the 60-day injured list.
	08/31/2025	Jupiter Hammerheads activated OF Max Williams from the 7-day injured list.
	08/24/2025	Jupiter Hammerheads placed OF Max Williams on the 7-day injured list.
	08/05/2025	OF Max Williams assigned to Jupiter Hammerheads from FCL Marlins.
	08/04/2025	FCL Marlins activated OF Max Williams.
	07/23/2025	OF Max Williams assigned to FCL Marlins.
	07/22/2025	Miami Marlins signed OF Max Williams.
	06/03/2025	OF Max Williams assigned to College Workout.
	03/19/2025	OF Max Williams assigned to Florida State Seminoles.
	05/07/2024	OF Max Williams assigned to Wareham Gatemen.
	05/07/2024	Wareham Gatemen activated OF Max Williams.
	03/25/2024	College Workout activated OF Max Williams.
	03/07/2024	OF Max Williams assigned to Florida State Seminoles.
	06/01/2022	OF Max Williams and assigned to High School Workout.
	09/28/2021	OF Max Williams and assigned to North.