Biography
Academic All-Midwest Conference Spring Team (2023)
2024
Played in eight games with three starts in the lineup, twice at first base and once at DH … also pitched in a pair of games, allowing just one run over two innings in his collegiate debut on the mound against Eureka.
2023
Named to Academic All-Midwest Conference Spring Team … saw action in 16 games as a rookie, starting 13 times … belted a pair of homers, tying him for second on the squad … hit .262/.373/.429 in part-time duty … first collegiate homer was a two-run blast against UHSP … also doubled and scored twice in the 10-0 shutout win … finished the season strong, going 8-for-20 in his last six games … had a huge game in the season finale with a two-run single and a grand slam for six RBIs against Grinnell, the most for a Prairie Fire hitter in four years.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played baseball at Huntley High School.
PERSONAL
Given name is Joseph Williams Jr. … son of Joe and Laura Williams has one sister, Lizzy … born on Dec. 24, 2003 … minoring in chemistry … came to Knox to pursue his academic and athletic goals … enjoys fishing, lifting weights and anime.
