DTW Signs With Yankees
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — Gamecock junior outfielder Dom Thompson-Williams signed with the New York Yankees Tuesday, making his stint with Carolina baseball one season only.
I’ve officially signed w/ the NY Yankees. It’s been so great Columbia! This will always be my home away from home! Wish me luck#SpursUp ?⚾️?
— DomThompson-Williams (@DTW42) June 14, 2016
The fifth round draft pick reportedly signed for $250,000.
5th-rder Dom Thompson-Williams signs w/@Yankees for $250k (pick 158 = $341k). South Carolina OF, power/speed combo, some ? on bat. @MLBDraft
— Jim Callis (@jimcallisMLB) June 14, 2016
The junior college transfer started all 64 games for USC in 2016 and was one of the Gamecocks’ top hitters with a .321 batting average, 17 doubles, 8 home runs, 41 RBI and a team-high 18 stolen bases.
