More than a year after joining the Phillies in the Cole Hamels trade, outfielder Nick Williams is the lone player from the trade yet to make his major-league debut. Unlike other prospects from the trade, Williams still has to find sustained success.
When Williams debuted in the Phillies organization, he benefited from Reading’s hitter-friendly park. His power flashed as he clubbed four home runs with a .536 slugging percentage in 22 games to round out the year.
After his strong 2015, Williams did well on preseason prospect lists. Most outlets considered him the No. 2 prospect in the Phillies system behind J.