Scouting Report: Alika Williams
Pittsburgh Pirates | 2B
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Summary
27-year-old infielder Alika Williams was traded from the Pittsburgh Pirates to the Oakland Athletics on May 16, 2026. Williams had not appeared in an MLB game since 2024 but earned the opportunity through strong Triple-A performance at Indianapolis, batting .317/.385/.467 with 2 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 19 runs scored across 135 plate appearances. He was immediately added to the Athletics' active roster to provide depth at shortstop and third base while the team deals with injuries to Jacob Wilson (shoulder) and Max Muncy (hand). Williams was originally drafted 37th overall by Tampa Bay in 2020 and made his MLB debut with Pittsburgh in 2023, appearing in 83 games with a .202 batting average and .528 OPS.
Strengths
- Strong Triple-A performance (.317/.385/.467 with .852 OPS)
- Excellent defensive ability with praised range, arm strength, and quick first step
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