2B | Bats/Throws: L/R | 6' 2" 210 lbs | Age: 22
Draft: 2025 | Rd. 4C, No. 136, Atlanta Braves | East Carolina
MLB Pipeline Rank
PA AB R H HR SB AVG OBP SLG OPS
2026 218 185 34 41 8 13 .222 .326 .411 .737
Career Minors 332 278 48 66 10 19 .237 .349 .428 .777
AVG HR SB OPS
2026 .222 8 13 .737
Career Minors .237 10 19 .777

Standard Minor League Batting Statistics

SeasonTmLGLGPAABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSOSBCSHBPAVGOBPSLGOPS
2025 Augusta GreenJackets CAR A 28 114 93 14 25 6 3 2 13 16 35 6 0 4 .269 .395 .462 .857
2026 Rome Emperors SAL A+ 51 218 185 34 41 11 0 8 39 24 60 13 5 6 .222 .326 .411 .737

Scouting Report

2026

Scouting grades: Hit: 45 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Arm: 45 | Field: 45 | Overall: 40

The Braves had a compensation pick after the fourth round of the 2025 Draft after losing Max Fried to free agency. They used it to pick up Williams, a middle infielder who was coming off a solid junior season at East Carolina, finishing with 14 homers and an OPS over 1.000 before going 8-for-20 and being named to the all-tournament team at the NCAA Greenville Regional. He signed for just under $500,000, a bit under slot, becoming the earliest-drafted hitter from the Pirates program since Connor Norby was a second-rounder in 2021.

Williams brought his solid approach from the left side of the plate with him during his relatively brief 28-game pro debut last summer with Single-A Augusta. He could be an average hitter in the future with solid on-base skills and strike zone control. He drew more walks than strikeouts in his last year of college, part of what helped him get to his power more, with his over-the-fence pop coming mostly to his pull side. His debut with Augusta was solid, but the Braves think the underlying data points to even better contact rates to come.

A plus runner who swiped 22 bases in 25 tries last year at East Carolina, Williams could have a potentially intriguing power-speed combination in the future. Where he ends up defensively is still up in the air. He played second and third in college, and his arm might be a tad short for the hot corner. His best bet long term to stick in one spot might be as an offensive-minded player at the keystone. But he’ll likely move around some, with center field one day not out of the question for a more likely utility role.


Transactions

Team Date Transaction
04/18/2026 Rome Emperors activated 2B Dixon Williams from the 7-day injured list.
03/31/2026 2B Dixon Williams assigned to Rome Emperors from Augusta GreenJackets.
03/31/2026 Rome Emperors activated 2B Dixon Williams.
03/31/2026 Rome Emperors placed 2B Dixon Williams on the 7-day injured list.
03/08/2026 2B Dixon Williams assigned to Atlanta Braves.
03/05/2026 2B Dixon Williams assigned to Atlanta Braves Prospects.
08/01/2025 2B Dixon Williams assigned to Augusta GreenJackets from FCL Braves.
08/01/2025 Augusta GreenJackets activated 2B Dixon Williams.
07/15/2025 Atlanta Braves signed 2B Dixon Williams.
07/15/2025 2B Dixon Williams assigned to FCL Braves.
06/03/2025 2B Dixon Williams assigned to College Workout.
02/18/2025 2B Dixon Williams assigned to East Carolina Pirates.
05/09/2024 2B Dixon Williams assigned to East Carolina Pirates.
04/18/2023 2B Dixon Williams assigned to East Carolina Pirates.
09/15/2021 SS Dixon Williams and assigned to Giants (NC '22).