Williams joined the Cubs right away (1912), and a few years later, he was a regular in the Outfield. Williams won the Home Run Title in 1916 (12), but he was a defensive liability and was viewed as expendable. He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1918, and it turned out to be a lopsided transaction in favor of the Phils.
The Baker Bowl, where the Phillies played fit the strength of Williams, and as the ball started flying out of the park in the 1920s, he was one of those who perfected the art of the long-ball. Williams led the NL in Home Runs in 1920 (15), 1923 (41), and 1927 (30), and he was also the leader in Slugging in 1926 (.568). Williams would also have six .300 seasons for Philadelphia.
At the time of his retirement in 1930, Williams was the all-time Home Run leader in the National League (251).
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