Todd Williams, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Todd Williams

baseball player

Date of Birth: 13-Feb-1971

Place of Birth: Syracuse, New York, United States

Profession: baseball player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Todd Williams

  • Todd Michael Williams (born February 13, 1971) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.
  • He attended East Syracuse-Minoa High School graduating in 1989.
  • He then attended Onondaga Community College before signing a professional baseball contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1991.
  • Over the course of his professional career Williams played for 10 different organizations, including all or parts of eight seasons in the Major Leagues.
  • He is a retired 18-year professional baseball player, with eight years of Major League Baseball experience.
  • Williams was also a member of the USA Baseball team three separate years, with the highlight of winning a Gold Medal in the 2000 Summer Olympics held in Sydney, Australia.
  • Williams, who retired from baseball after the 2008 season, holds the all-time Minor League Baseball record for saves with 223, compiled during an 18-year professional career.
  • A four-time Triple-A All-Star Game participant, Williams also holds the record for most career appearances by a professional member of Team USA. Williams served as bullpen closer for the 2000 United States Olympic Baseball Team during the Sydney, Australia Summer Games.
  • That squad was the lone USA baseball team to win an Olympic gold medal during the span (1988–2008) when baseball was an Olympic medal sport.
  • Williams was a member of the 2001 American League Championship New York Yankees.

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