South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Matt Williams
— San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Matt Williams Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1996
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1990, 1994, 1995, 1996
NL Gold Glove Award: 1991, 1993, 1994
NL Silver Slugger Award: 1990, 1993, 1994
Giants top pick in 1986 June Draft, Matty was one of baseball's premier third basemen during 17-year career, beginning with 10 superb seasons at Giants' hot corner. He was NL RBI Leader (122) in 1990 and Home Run Champion (43) in 1994, both Franchise records by a third basemen. A superb fielder, he leads all San Francisco Giants third basenmen in Assists, Career (1,979) and Double Plays, Career (198).
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame series list.
Location. 37° 46.739′ N, 122° 23.411′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. Marker is on King Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kevin Mitchell (here, next to this marker); Jeff Brantley (here, next to this marker); John Burkett (here, next to this marker); Kirt Manwaring
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Also see . . . Matt Williams (third baseman) (Wikipedia).
"Matthew Derrick Williams (born November 28, 1965), nicknamed "Matt the Bat" and "The Big Marine" is an American professional baseball manager and former third baseman who is the third base coach for the San Diego Padres.. A right-handed batter, Williams played in Major League Baseball for the San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, and Arizona Diamondbacks. He managed the Washington Nationals from 2014 to 2015....(Submitted on March 25, 2022.)
Williams played in a World Series for each of the teams he played for (1989 with the Giants, 1997 with the Indians, and 2001 with the Diamondbacks in which he won over the New York Yankees). During these years, Williams became the only player to hit at least one World Series home run for three different Major League baseball teams...."
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Matt Williams Marker - wide view
The Williams marker is in the bottom row on the very right.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 102 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 25, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
