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Marlins No. 27 prospect Williams making up for lost time in AFL

After missing the first few months of his first full professional season, Max Williams proved he was back in the most emphatic way possible: by slugging a homer in his first at-bat on July 9. “You just get that confidence…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 2:30 PM
Marlins No. 27 prospect Williams making up for lost time in AFL
Key Things to Know
  • Marlins prospect Max Williams is making up for lost developmental time while competing in the Arizona Fall League.
  • Williams missed several months due to injury before homering in his first 2026 at-bat on July 9.
  • The 22-year-old batted .326 with 15 home runs across three minor league levels during the regular season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Miami Marlins outfield prospect Max Williams is working to make up for lost time by playing in the Arizona Fall League after missing early parts of the season with an injury. The 22-year-old returned in July, hitting a home run in his first at-bat of the year before gaining momentum.

Across 48 regular season minor-league games in 2026, Williams posted a .326 batting average with 15 home runs. Now fully cleared to play the outfield, he plans to continue his offseason development at the Marlins' Jupiter Academy following the conclusion of the Fall League.

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