Frederick "Cy" Williams (December 21, 1887 – April 23, 1974) was an American professional baseball player.

[2][3][4] Born in Wadena, Indiana, Williams attended Notre Dame where he studied architecture and played football with Knute Rockne.

[2] His hitting prowess caught the attention of the Chicago Cubs, who purchased his contract after he graduated from college.

[1] From 1915 to 1927 he was a consistent power hitting center fielder, leading the National League in home runs four times during his career.

[1] Williams was also an effective pinch-hitter in his major league career, batting .287 (48-167) with 10 home runs and 41 RBI in that role.