Former Wild Things pitcher suspended
Alan Williams, who made three impressive relief appearances with the Wild Things in 2011 before having his contract purchased by Milwaukee, was having a very good season at Class AA for the Brewers' affiliate in Huntsville (Ala.).
The left-handed Williams had pitched in 13 games for Huntsville, including the first three starts of his professional career. Williams struck out 28 batters in 27 1/3 innings, posted an ERA of 3.00 and threw five shutout innings in one of his starts. Williams was rapidly going from ex-independent league player to legitimate prospect.
Now, Williams' future with the Brewers is in doubt.
Williams was suspended Tuesday for 50 games under minor league baseball's drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
While Williams' drug troubles are indeed unfortunate, his suspension could be a break for another former Wild Things pitcher named Williams. Mark Williams, a right-hander who also played with Washington in 2011, also plays for Huntsville. He was promoted earlier this season from Class A and could get more opportunities in Huntsville over the next 50 games.
The left-handed Williams had pitched in 13 games for Huntsville, including the first three starts of his professional career. Williams struck out 28 batters in 27 1/3 innings, posted an ERA of 3.00 and threw five shutout innings in one of his starts. Williams was rapidly going from ex-independent league player to legitimate prospect.
Now, Williams' future with the Brewers is in doubt.
Williams was suspended Tuesday for 50 games under minor league baseball's drug program following a second positive test for a drug of abuse.
While Williams' drug troubles are indeed unfortunate, his suspension could be a break for another former Wild Things pitcher named Williams. Mark Williams, a right-hander who also played with Washington in 2011, also plays for Huntsville. He was promoted earlier this season from Class A and could get more opportunities in Huntsville over the next 50 games.
posted by Chris Dugan at
7:00 PM
5 Comments:
Good. Should have been suspended for the entire season. What a dunderhead.
When is all of professional sports going to adapt a zero tolerance policy as far a illegal substance use is concerned. If you are a professional athlete then you know the end of your career is the first abuse that you do. No wishy, washy, liberal excuses that seem to be becoming more common nowadays. One and done. Period.
I agree with both comments. Enough of this sort of crap.
Maybe instead of attacking a kid who has made a mistake, how about you try to help him. Obviously something is going on in this kids life that he needs help to change. If any of you made a mistake you wouldn't want the entire world telling you how horrible you were.
The kid messed up. I hope he gets a chance to redeem himself and possibly get to the mlb. Goodluck Alan, I hope nothing but the best for you and your future in and outside of baseball.
Anon may 24 at 11:39 PM, Typical liberal BS. This "kid" just needs to grow up.
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