Prairie View A&M University Athletics

Inducted into the Prairie View A&M University Hall of Fame in 1995, Robert Williams was a legendary figure Prairie View A&M baseball history. Throughout his illustrious career at  from 1982 to 1985, Williams etched his name into the record books with a remarkable .450 career batting average, the highest among players who played four years of Division I baseball. His consistent excellence at the plate, combined with his leadership and commitment to both athletics and academics, has solidified his place among the all-time greats in collegiate baseball.

Williams' achievements in the batter's box are unparalleled, particularly his performance in 1985 when he posted a .464 batting average, ranking eighth nationally and finishing as the top hitter among all NCAA Division I players from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). His 1985 campaign was one for the history books, as he also finished sixth nationally in career batting average with a .450 mark, a statistic that places him among the very best to ever play the game.

A three-time Conference Batting Champion in the Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) (1982, 1984, 1985), Williams displayed his offensive prowess year in and year out. His career included seasons of dominance, such as his .477 batting average in 1982, a .482 average in 1984, and his aforementioned .464 in 1985. His ability to perform under pressure was evident, as he finished third in the nation in triples in 1984 with 8.

Beyond his success on the field, Williams earned recognition as a student-athlete. He was named to the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) Academic All-American Outfielder team in 1985 and maintained a stellar academic record, making the President’s Honor Roll in 7 of his 8 semesters at PVAMU. His academic success earned him Cum Laude honors upon graduation.

Williams was also honored with numerous accolades throughout his career, including two-time All-Conference honors in the SWAC, as well as induction into the Prairie View A&M Hall of Fame in 1995. He played in 124 games, collecting 163 hits in 362 at-bats, cementing his legacy as one of the greatest hitters in NCAA Division I baseball history.

Career Highlights:

• 1985 CoSIDA All-American Team (Second Team)
• Three-time SWAC Conference Batting Champion (1982, 1984, 1985)
• Ranked 6th nationally in career batting average (.450)
• 1985: 8th in the NCAA in batting (.464)
• 3rd in the nation in triples in 1984 (8 triples)
• Career Batting Average: .450
• President's Honor Roll: 7 of 8 semesters, Cum Laude