Graduating Student Spotlight: Tyler Williams

This graduating student profile on student-athlete Tyler Williams was compiled by Hunter Glaze.

Tell us a bit about yourself.

Tyler enjoys playing playstation, working out, and spending time with his teammates. He is from Lilburn, Georgia, and thinks that Cinnamon Toast Crunch is the best breakfast cereal.

What did you accomplish in your time at UA Little Rock?

Over the last four seasons, Tyler has built a very accomplished collegiate career by starting in 168 games and attaining a .312 batting average. Tyler holds the school record for career triples (15) and stolen bases with 58. He has also recorded 211 hits, crossed home plate 124 times, and has batted in 111 runners.

Why did you decide to get a degree in communications? 

Tyler graduates with his bachelor’s degree in applied communication in May 2024. He chose this degree due to the diverse professional opportunities offered in this area.

Tell me about your time as a Trojan athlete. What are some of the highlights? 

Two recent highlights I am proud of is last year’s team winning 30 games in our first season in the Ohio Valley Conference and sharing the conference’s batting average crown with two teammates (Nico Baumbach and Luke Pectol). It was one of the few times the Trojans have won at least 30 games in a season, and I am proud to say that I was a part of that team.

Tell me about either a favorite experience or memory at UA Little Rock, or a favorite course you took. 

Tyler’s favorite memory during his Little Rock playing career so far has been when the team came back from five runs down in the bottom of the ninth inning to sweep Sun Belt Conference foe, South Alabama.

What’s next for you?

Following graduation, Tyler either looks to pursue a masters’ degree to enhance his resume or follow in the footsteps of his father and become an insurance claims adjuster.