Brandon Williamson

Brandon Williamson is a professional MLB pitcher born on April 2, 1998, in Fairmont, Minnesota. He plays for the Cincinnati Reds and made his MLB debut on May 16, 2023. Standing at 6 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 210 pounds, Williamson is a left-handed pitcher both in batting and throwing. Williamson was selected in the second round of the 2019 MLB draft by the Seattle Mariners before joining the Reds. He pitched his college baseball at Texas Christian University (TCU). During his 2023 rookie season, Williamson recorded a 4.462 ERA over 117 innings pitched in 23 games, all starts. His pitching performance included 98 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.2821. Notably, he excelled against left-handed batters, holding them to a batting average of .266. Throughout the 2023 season, he faced challenges but showed potential with significant strikeout ability, reflected in his 7.542 strikeouts per nine innings. His pitching arsenal includes a four-seam fastball averaging 92.8 mph and a cutter with an average speed of 89.3 mph. Williamson demonstrated resilience on the mound, contributing to 13 team victories during his starts. Brandon Williamson's promising career as a starting pitcher continues to develop as he gains experience in the major leagues.