FL Washington Wild Things

Mark Williams Signs with the Brewers

Published on August 6, 2011 under Frontier League (FL)
Washington Wild Things News Release


Washington, PA - Saturday night The Washington Wild Things, presented by Washington Financial, announced they sold the contract of Mark Williams to the Milwaukee Brewers.

"We're really pleased to see Mark move up," said Darin Everson, manager of the Wild Things. We signed him out of our post-draft try-out. We recognized his arm strength, and we were convinced he would be great."

In his last four outings Williams has allowed no runs, no hits, and he's struck out eight players.

"I hit a rough stretch when I signed with the Wild Things," said Williams. "But with the help of Mark Dewey, I began to develop into the kind of pitcher I wanted to be. Jhonny Montoya even helped me because we're so similar in style."

According to Everson, "I was certain that if Mark found his zone, he'd have a good shot at making it to affiliated ball. If you look at his last six or so outings, you can see how much he has developed. Mark Dewey did a great job in showing him how to command the zone. We actually had three teams looking at him. The Brewers' scout had seen him at Marietta and saw how he had found the zone...he signed him immediately."

Williams will report to Milwaukee this week for his team physical. At that point he will be assigned to a team.

"We're really going to miss Mark, but we're thrilled for him, and we wish him the best as he continues to improve and hopefully will rise up the ladder to the Major Leagues," added Everson.

Two other Wild Things' pitchers' contracts (Alan Williams and Vidal Nuno) were sold to affiliated teams earlier this year.

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