Jayden Williams is entering his sophomore season with The Citadel Bulldogs in 2027. He has a chance to be one of the best players in the Southern Conference (SOCON).
Williams and his freshman season with The Citadel
In 2026, Williams played a vital role in leading The Citadel to their first NCAA Tournament since 2010.
The outfielder from Columbia, South Carolina had a .305 batting average and a .429 on-base percentage. Williams finished the season with 62 hits and 31 RBIs.
The best part of Williams' game last season was stealing bases. He had 34 stolen bases in 2026, which was the most by a single player in the SOCON.
Williams allowed The Citadel to threaten opponents on the base paths. The Bulldogs stole 114 bases last season, tying for the 14th most in the country.
The outfielder was named to the SOCON All-Freshman team. He was also a part of the SOCON's All-Defensive team for his great work in the field. Williams had 144 putouts, no errors, and a 1.000 fielding percentage in 2026.
Williams is an athletic outfielder who is solid in the field and on the base paths. His athleticism and great defensive prowess should make him one of the best baseball players in the SOCON next season.
The Citadel's season results in 2026
The Citadel Bulldogs finished the 2026 college baseball season with a 36-26 overall record and an 11-10 record in SOCON play.
The Bulldogs won the 2026 SOCON Tournament and made the NCAA Tournament. The Citadel played in the Atlanta Regional during the NCAA Tournament and picked up a win against the UIC Flames.
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