ALL STAR BASEBALL PLAYER OF THE WEEK... Scott Williams

Conestoga's Scott Williams
Committed to UVA

All Star Baseball Academy is pleased to name Conestoga's Scott Williams as our Player of the Week.  Scott is a strong-armed junior catcher for Conestoga, and he also was a standout for ASBA Showcase teams this past summer and fall.

Just a week ago, Scott gave a verbal commitment to sign with the University of Virginia and play Division I baseball with the outstanding Cavaliers program.  "Both the academics and the baseball program are great at UVA," said Williams.  "I'm really pleased to be going there.  It's a very good fit for me."

Williams first became interested in UVA a year ago when he attended the UVA College Coaches Camp at All Star Baseball in West Chester.

"I went to the Coaches Camp with UVA last winter at All Star Baseball and really enjoyed getting to know the coaches, and I learned a lot too," said Williams. "That weekend is what raised my interest level in UVA."

Last spring as a sophomore for Conestoga, Williams had an impressive year in the tough Central League as he batted .425 with 2 homers and 22 RBI's in just 14 games.  He also established a reputation as one of the best defensive catchers in the entire area."Scott is a strong-armed catcher and he throws consistent sub-2.0 second pop times to second base," noted Mike Manning, his ASBA Showcase team coach.  "He also has good power potential as a hitter.  We are really excited for Scott and his family. Scott has worked extremely hard both in the classroom and on the baseball field, and now has the opportunity to play for one of the best baseball programs in the country.”

Williams is now working out over the winter months to prepare for a big junior season with Conestoga High's team in the spring.  "We'll be a good team again this year.  We lost four senior pitchers who went on to Division I programs this year, which is pretty amazing.  But I'm looking forward to a great year and making the district playoffs again."

UVA is looking forward to great things in the future, too, with the commitment from Williams to join the Cavaliers.  Congratulations, Scott!

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