Al Williams Class: Sophomore Hometown: Clifton Park, N.Y. High School: Shenendehowa Height / Weight: 5-9 / 170 Position: OF B/T: R/L

GENERAL: A local outfielder who brings great speed to the Saints' lineup...Is a capable defensive option and an improved offensive threat.

AS A FRESHMAN: Started four of the 22 games he played...Tallied two hits in 29 at bats...Drove in one run.

GENERAL: Three-year Varsity starting centerfielder at nearby Shenendehowa High School...Led team to Suburban Council League Championship in 2004 and Suburban Council Tournament Championship in 2005...Team was Section II Class AA Finalists in 2005 and 2006...Awarded NYSPHSAA Scholar-Athlete Award in 2004, 2005, and '06...Named First Team All-Suburban Council, First Team All-Area, Section II All-Star, Team Captain, and Team Defensive Player of the Year in 2006...Started in centerfield for the Adirondack team in 2005 Empire State Games, earning a silver medal...Played summer ball with Schenectady Blue Jays...Played two seasons in Albany Twilight League.

ROSSI ON WILLIAMS: "Al struggled making the adjustment to Division I in his first season. However, he showed some improvement this fall, and should compete for playing time."