Theodore Samuel Williams, commonly known as Ted Williams, was an American professional baseball player who is widely regarded as one of the greatest hitters in the history of the sport. Born on August 30, 1918, in San Diego, California, Williams played his entire career as an outfielder for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1939 to 1960.
Known for his exceptional batting skills, Williams is renowned for his high career batting average and his remarkable power-hitting abilities. He was an extremely disciplined hitter with exceptional hand-eye coordination, allowing him to consistently make solid contact with the ball. Williams was a left-handed batter who possessed an incredibly powerful swing and had extraordinary plate discipline, earning him the nickname "The Splendid Splinter."
Throughout his career, Williams achieved numerous accolades, including a .344 career batting average, 521 home runs, and a .482 on-base percentage. He was a 19-time All-Star, a six-time American League (AL) batting champion, and a two-time AL Most Valuable Player. Williams also served as a fighter pilot in the United States Marine Corps during World War II and the Korean War.
Off the field, Williams was known for his intense personality and controversial relationship with the media. Despite this, his exceptional skills and contributions to the game of baseball have solidified his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time, with his induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1966.
