Gerald Floyd Williams (August 10, 1966 – February 8, 2022) was an American professional baseball outfielder who played in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, Atlanta Braves, Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and New York Mets from 1992 to 2005.

[8] On May 14, in the top of the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners, Williams made a running, back-handed catch in deep center field to rob Alex Rodriguez of an RBI double and preserve Dwight Gooden's no-hitter.

[8] On August 23, 1996, the Yankees traded Williams and Bob Wickman to the Milwaukee Brewers for Graeme Lloyd, Pat Listach, and Ricky Bones.

With the Milwaukee Brewers that season, he batted .253 with 10 home runs, 41 RBI, 23 stolen bases, and 44 extra-base hits.

[13] Williams then spent the 1998 and 1999 seasons as a semi-regular player for the Atlanta Braves, batting .286 with 27 home runs.

[15] After the 1999 season, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays signed Williams to a two-year contract worth $5.75 million.

[17] On August 29, 2000, Williams was hit by a pitch thrown by Boston Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martínez.

[20] He remained on the postseason roster until the team lost the 2001 World Series to the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Marlins signed Williams to a minor league contract for the 2004 season, but released him in April.

[27][28] During his playing career, The New York Times described him as Yankee outfielder Bernie Williams' best friend.