After graduation from high school, he enrolled at Southern University and played outfield for the Jaguars.

The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Williams in the 13th round of the 1982 Major League Baseball draft.

He played 4 years in MLB, with Los Angeles from 1985 to 1987, and the Cleveland Indians in 1988.

On August 20, 2021, Williams was named the head baseball coach at Alcorn State.

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