David Aaron Williams (born March 12, 1979 in Anchorage, Alaska) is a left-handed pitcher for the New York Mets in Major League Baseball. Williams graduated in 1997 from Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates the following year. He made his major league debut on June 6, 2001. He played 4 seasons in Pittsburgh, as both a starter and reliever. While in Pittsburgh, Williams played with highschool teammate Ian Snell (who graduated in 2000). On December 6, 2005, he was traded from the Pirates to the Cincinnati Reds for Sean Casey. In baseball or softball, a starting pitcher, often abbreviated as starter, is the pitcher who pitches the first pitch to the first batter of a game. ... is the 71st day of the year (72nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Also: 1979 by Smashing Pumpkins. ... is the 157th day of the year (158th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 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2006

On May 20, 2006, the Cincinnati Reds designated Williams for assignment after he went 2-3 with a 7.20 ERA in eight starts. On May 25, he was traded to the New York Mets for minor league pitcher Robert Manuel. is the 140th day of the year (141st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday (link displays full 2006 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1890–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 5, 8, 10, 13, 18, 20, 24, 42 Name Cincinnati Reds (1958–present) Cincinnati Redlegs (1953-1958) Cincinnati Reds (1882-1953) Cincinnati Red Stockings (1876-1882) Other nicknames The Redlegs, The Big Red Machine... In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ... is the 145th day of the year (146th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles...

On August 18, the New York Mets recalled Williams from the Norfolk Tides to make a start in place of Pedro Martínez. Williams held the St. Louis Cardinals to two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over 6 1/3 innings to pick up the victory in the Mets' 6-2 win. He finished the season with a 3-1 record and 5.59 ERA in six appearance -- five starts -- and 29 innings with the Mets. is the 230th day of the year (231st in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) East Division (1969–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 14, 37, 41, 42 Name New York Mets (1962–present) Other nicknames The Amazin Mets, The Amazins, The Metropolitans Ballpark Shea Stadium (1964–present) Polo Grounds (1962–1963) Major league titles World Series titles... League International League Division South Division Year founded 1961 Major League affiliation Baltimore Orioles Home ballpark Harbor Park Previous home ballparks Met Park City Norfolk, Virginia Current uniform colors blue, powder blue, navy blue, black, red Previous uniform colors Logo design The wordmark Tides in navy blue with powder blue... This article is about the multiple All-Star/Cy Young right-handed pitcher. ... Major league affiliations National League (1892–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 1, 2, 6, 9, 14, 17, 20, 42, 42, 45, 85 Name St. ...

2007

Williams' career major league record entering the 2007 season is 22 wins and 30 losses, with an ERA of 4.64. In baseball statistics, earned run average (ERA) is the mean of earned runs given up by a pitcher per nine innings pitched. ...

The Mets signed Williams to a one-year contract, worth $1.25 million, for the 2007 season. Incentives could bring him as much as $2 million.^[1]

In February, Williams had surgery to repair a herniated disc in his neck.^[2] He came off the disabled list on July 6, and made his first start of the year against the Houston Astros on July 8. He was then designated for assignment on July 14 so Oliver Pérez could return to the Mets rotation from the disabled list. is the 187th day of the year (188th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Major league affiliations National League (1962–present) Central Division (1994–present) Current uniform Retired Numbers 24, 25, 32, 33, 34, 40, 42, 49 Name Houston Astros (1965–present) Houston Colt . ... is the 189th day of the year (190th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 195th day of the year (196th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Oliver Pérez Martinez (born August 15, 1981) is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who plays for the Pittsburgh Pirates. ...

References

1. ^ "Mets non-tender Zambrano" Mets.com, December 12, 2006. Accessed July 6, 2007.
2. ^ "Mets Lefty Out For 3 Months", New York Post, February 6, 2007. Accessed July 6, 2007.

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External links

• Dave Williams at ESPN.com
• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference