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PhoulBallz Interview: Phillies 3B prospect Luke Williams talks Colombian League, Alfaro, more

Luke Williams, image- Jay Floyd Third baseman  Luke Williams is enjoying success this off-season in Colombia following a difficult-at-times regular season with Class A Lakewood.  The 21-year-old has posted a .297 batting average with two doubles, a home runs, 10 RBI and five stolen bases through 30 contests as a member of the Toros.   In the midst of an eight game hitting streak, Williams is 12-for-29 (.414 avg) during that stretch. A 3rd round draft selection of the Phillies in 2015, the righty hitting Williams tallied a .216 batting average with a home run, 27 RBI and 29 stolen bases in 115 games this year for the BlueClaws.  Recently, I spoke with Luke who commented on the competition in Colombia, the difference in cultures, playing alongside Phils backstop Jorge Alfaro and plenty more.   If all goes well, the experience playing abroad will really help Williams reach the top levels of the sport and he'll ...