CLEARWATER, Fla. — Nick Williams was a wide receiver in high school, good enough to pair up with NFL star Mike Evans at their Texas high school. He was a forward on the basketball team and a star outfielder in baseball. Williams is an athlete, he said on Friday. And an athlete, Williams said. has no problem playing multiple positions.
“I can play anywhere to be honest,” Williams said.
The Phillies will not need Williams to play anywhere this season, just any of the three outfield positions. Perhaps Gabe Kapler’s most challenging task as manager this season will be finding enough playing time for Williams and Aaron Altherr.