Julien, Wallner provide steady bats for Twins
Each offseason, MiLB.com goes position by position across each organization and honors the players -- regardless of age or prospect status -- who had the best seasons in each farm system. Next up in our 2022 Organization All-Stars series are the Minnesota Twins.
Wichita Blasts Naturals, Win 18-8 Behind Record Hitting
NW Arkansas 8 Wichita 18 SPRINGDALE, AR– A record-breaking night for the Surge offensively as they bullied the Naturals on their way to a dominant 18-8 victory tonight in Springdale. Wichita broke the team record for most runs in a game (18) and most hits in a game (23) en
Chris Williams Transferred to Wichita
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa – The Cedar Rapids Kernels announce that catcher Chris Williams has been promoted to the Double-A Wichita Wind Surge. This move is announced in conjunction with the Minnesota Twins as disseminated by Senior Manager, Minor League Operations Brian Maloney. Williams heads to the Double-A level for the
Kernels make a series of roster moves before MWL Western Division Finals tonight in Clinton
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that LHP J.T. Perez has rejoined the Kernels from Elizabethton; LHP Matt Canterino has been assigned to Elizabethton; C Kyle Schmidt has been activated from the 7-day injured list; and C/INF Chris Williams has been assigned to Fort
Chris Williams joins Kernels from Fort Myers
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that C/INF Chris Williams has rejoined the Kernels from Fort Myers, and C Kyle Schmidt has been placed on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to August 29th, with a lower back strain. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor
Chris Williams activated from Injured List and promoted to Fort Myers
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that C Chris Williams has been activated from the 7-day injured list and promoted to Fort Myers. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League Operations, announced the moves.Williams went on the injured list on July 13th with an
Spencer Steer joins Kernels from Elizabethton
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels and Minnesota Twins announce that INF Spencer Steer will join the Kernels from Elizabethton and C/INF Chris Williams has been placed on the 7-day injured list, retroactive to July 13, with a right ankle sprain. Brian Maloney, Senior Manager of Minor League
Kernels put three on MWL West All-Star squad
Cedar Rapids, IA - The Midwest League announced the rosters for the 55th Midwest League All-Star Game, scheduled for June 18th at Four Winds Field in South Bend, IN, and the Cedar Rapids Kernels had one starter and two reserves selected to the team. The All-Stars were nominated and selected
Kernels' Comeback Cut Short by Dragons
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - The Cedar Rapids Kernels rallied from a three-run deficit Friday in front of a season-high crowd of 2,521 fans at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium, but the Dayton Dragons held on to pick up a 4-3 win. Chris Williams produced most of Cedar Rapids'
Bechtold, Williams Lift Kernels to Twin Bill Split
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Home runs by Andrew Bechtold and Chris Williams put the Cedar Rapids Kernels ahead for good in a 6-4 victory to split a doubleheader Wednesday versus the Bowling Green Hot Rods at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Cedar Rapids (12-13) earned its split after
Williams, Winder Secure Doubleheader Split
GENEVA, ILL. - A three-run tiebreaking home run by Chris Williams and a quality start from Josh Winder carried the Cedar Rapids Kernels to a 3-2 victory Sunday in the nightcap of a doubleheader split with the Kane County Cougars at Northwestern Medicine Field. Cedar Rapids (11-12) bounced back for
Cabbage, Williams Go Back to Back in Victory
CEDAR RAPIDS, IOWA - Trey Cabbage and Chris Williams blasted home runs on back-to-back pitches during the seventh inning Friday to power the Cedar Rapids Kernels toward a 4-1 win against the Beloit Snappers at Perfect Game Field at Veterans Memorial Stadium. Williams went 2-of-4 with three runs batted in
Williams powers E-Twins to Game 1 win
Chris Williams has played exclusively at first base with Rookie-level Elizabethton, despite being drafted as a catcher in June. But one thing that didn't change from college to the professional ranks has been his ability to hit the ball out of the park.The Twins prospect has carried a hot bat