Chicago Cubs: Top 30 Prospects – No. 30 to No. 21

#30- Ryan Williams (RHP)

2015 Stats (South Bend Cubs and Tennessee Smokies)

14-3, 2.16 ERA, 24 starts, 141.2 IP, 0.90 WHIP

Williams was drafted in the 10th round of the 2014 draft. At 24 years old, Williams pitched at the Double-A level for the Cubs last year, where he found success, going 10-2 with a 2.76 in 16 starts. Williams has primarily been used as a starter and his best pitch is his sinker. His fastball comes in at the low 90s. His ability to locate pitches is another factor that has contributed to his success. He gets a lot of groundball outs and has only surrendered two homers in 141.2 innings pitched in his pro career. It’s possible he could reach the big league club as a September call-up, but it would likely be out of the bullpen. If he gets a full year at the Triple-A level this year, he could vie for a rotation spot in 2017.

Next: No. 29 - RHP Torrez