Mariners rookie Ben Williamson delivers web gem, robs Bregman of hit
Apr 23, 2025, 7:20 PM | Updated: Apr 24, 2025, 2:31 pm
Seattle Mariners rookie third baseman Ben Williamson is known for his elite glovework.
On Wednesday night, he used his fielding prowess to rob a longtime Mariners nemesis of a base hit.
Mariners rookie Ben Williamson doesn’t just belong – he’s been key
With Seattle holding a 4-2 lead in the fifth inning at Fenway Park, Boston Red Sox third baseman and former Houston Astros star Alex Bregman hit a one-out chopper down the third-base line. Williamson took a couple steps in, backhanded it off a short hop and then circled around Red Sox base runner Jarren Duran in third-base foul territory before firing a running, one-footed throw to first baseman Donovan Solano for the putout.
Williamson’s highlight-reel play helped the Mariners maintain a two-run lead, as the ensuing batter flew out to end the frame.
⚡ Ben Williamson can flash that leather ⚡ pic.twitter.com/M5m3WR5QWD
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) April 24, 2025
It was the latest in an ever-growing list of memorable moments and milestones for Williamson, who was called up last week to help reinforce a Seattle infield that’s been stretched thin by injury issues.
Williamson, a 2023 second-round draft pick, hit a 105.8 mph base hit in his first MLB at-bat on April 15 and singled in each of his first three games. The 24-year-old then hit his first career home run this past Saturday. And through the seventh inning of Wednesday’s game, he was 3 for 4 with an RBI single.
Since being called up, Williamson is hitting .321 with a homer, a double and three RBIs in 28 at-bats. It’s been a highly impressive start to his big league career, especially since he’s best known for his defense.
Williamson quickly rose through Seattle’s system after being drafted out of William & Mary and making his pro debut in July 2023. He’s the Mariners’ first non-pitching prospect to reach the majors in 150 minor league games or fewer since catcher Mike Zunino in 2013.
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