Bernabé Williams Figueroa Jr. (born September 13, 1968) is a retired Puerto Rican professional baseball player and musician. He played his entire 16-year career in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the New York Yankees from 1991 through 2006.A center fielder, Williams was a member of four World Series championship teams with the Yankees. He retired with a .297 batting average, 287 home runs, 1,257 runs batted in (RBI), 1,366 runs scored, and 449 doubles. He was a five-time MLB All-Star and won four Gold Glove Awards. He also won the Silver Slugger Award and American League Championship Series Most Valuable Player Award.Williams is also a classically trained guitarist. Following his absence from baseball, he has released two jazz albums. He was nominated for a Latin Grammy in 2009.
Bernie Williams Jr., Bianca Williams, Beatriz Williams
Parents
Rufina Williams, Bernabé Williams Figueroa Sr.
Siblings
Hiram Williams
Star Sign
Virgo
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Fact
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On May 24, 2015, the New York Yankees retired his #51.
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After his retirement from baseball, he is in his second career, as a classical guitarist.
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In 1999 led the American League in intentional bases on balls (17).
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In 1998 led the American League in batting average (.339).
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Made major league debut on 7 July 1991.
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Has three children: Bernie Alexander (b. 23 September 1990), Beatriz Noemi (b. 20 April 1994), and Bianca (b. 14 September 1995)
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Finished 7th in voting for 1998 American League MVP. Finished 10th in voting for 2002 American League MVP.
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1996 American League Championship Series MVP.
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Caught a popfly for the final out of the 2000 World Series.
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Centerfielder for the New York Yankees since 1991. Known for his cat-like speed and diving catches, not to mention a strong bat, the switch-hitting Williams, who has worn #51 since his rookie season, has played a key role in the Yankees' five pennants and four World Series titles in six years (1996-2001). A three-time Gold Glove winner.
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Straight Outta Tompkins
2015
Brad Elfin
Harmony of Twists
2011
Short
Grandfather
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
1996 World Series
1996
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder
1996 American League Championship Series
1996
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2016
TV Series
Himself - Wiffle Ball Batter
Henry & Me
2014
Himself (voice)
Mike & Mike
2012
TV Series
Himself - Former New York Yankees Outfielder
Derek Jeter 3K
2011
Documentary
Himself
Beatles Stories
2011
Documentary
Himself
Prime 9
2009-2011
TV Series
Himself
Celebrity Habla 2
2010
TV Movie documentary
Himself
The 21st Annual Genesis Awards
2007
Video
Himself
Sunday Night Baseball
1991-2006
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder / Himself - New York Yankees Pinch Hitter / Right Fielder / ...
History Rings True: Red Sox Opening Day Ring Ceremony
2005
Video documentary
Himself
2004 American League Championship Series
2004
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
2003
TV Special
Himself
ESPN SportsCentury
2003
TV Series documentary
Himself
2003 American League Championship Series
2003
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder
2001 World Series
2001
TV Movie
Himself (New York Yankees Centerfielder)
2001 American League Championship Series
2001
TV Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder / Himself - New york Yankees Center Fielder
2001 MLB All-Star Game
2001
TV Special
Himself
Viva Cepeda!
2001
Documentary
Himself
2000 Official World Series
2000
Video documentary
Himself (New York Yankees Centerfielder)
2000 American League Championship Series
2000
TV Mini-Series
Himself - New York Yankees Center Fielder
2000 MLB All-Star Game
2000
TV Special
Himself - AL Starting Center Fielder: New York Yankees