Braves select 2B Dixon Williams with the 136th overall pick in 2025 MLB Draft

The Braves get their fourth position player within the top five picks

With the 136th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the Atlanta Braves selected 2B Dixon Williams from East Carolina University. Williams is the fourth middle infielder that the Braves have drafted and is known for his advanced approach.

Bio

DOB: 12/19/2003
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 210 lbs
Bats/Throws: L/R

Rankings

Baseball America: 197
MLB Pipeline: NR

Introducing Dixon Williams

Dixon Williams is an infielder from East Carolina who broke out in summer ball last year when he won MVP of the New England Collegiate League following a step forward in 2024. He came into this year and continued to produce and while he was listed as a shortstop, the Braves announced him as a second baseman. He’s a former multi-sport athlete who seems to be making his gains now that he’s started to adjust to full-time baseball, but he’s a lefty hitter who can hit for some average and power. The best may still be yet to come for him.

First Reaction

It’s been an infielder-heavy draft, and the Braves add a player with an advanced approach at the plate with more upside than typical from a college bat. The Braves have coveted college players with high on base potential that they believe have more power in the tank, and Williams fits the bill perfectly.