One of college baseball’s most overlooked players in 2025 was Central Florida’s Andrew Williamson.
Last season with the Knights, the right fielder posted a .352 batting average, an on-base percentage of .448, and a 1.110 OPS, along with 19 doubles, 13 home runs, and 53 RBI.
In short, Williamson was a huge catalyst for the UCF offense. He was second on the team in batting average and led the Knights in doubles, home runs, and RBI.
Williamson is also a great defender in the outfield. In his two total seasons with the Knights, he has a fielding percentage of .995 and just one error.
Summer Spent in the 2025 Cape Cod League
Williamson spent his summer playing in the Cape Cod League for the Hyannis Harbor Hawks. In 49 at-bats, he was able to contribute to some scoring for his team.
Williamson had 13 hits and scored 13 runs. He also had three doubles, three home runs, and 12 RBI.
The UCF outfielder was also able to steal a fair amount of bases during Cape Cod League play. In 15 games with Hyannis, he stole six bases.
This is a quality of Williamson’s game that can be improved heading into his junior season in Orlando. In comparison to the six bases he stole in the Cape Cod League, Williamson has seven total steals in two seasons at UCF.
Williamson and His MLB Draft Stock for 2026
Williamson is garnering some attention when it comes to prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft. According to MLB Pipeline’s list of top 100 draft prospects, the UCF outfielder ranks 91st.
Up Next for the UCF Knights
Williamson and the UCF Knights will look to return to the NCAA Tournament after a 2025 season in which they finished 29-26 overall.
Their 2026 college baseball season will begin against the Siena Saints. The two teams will play a three-game weekend series in Orlando at John Euliano Park from February 13-15.
NCAA News: https://worldbaseball.com/league/ncaa/
PHOTO: Central Florida’s Andrew Williamson (11) runs during an NCAA college baseball game against Bryant, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
