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Williams makes debut on Hall ballot

 
Matt Williams, a five-time All-Star who finished with 378 home runs and 1,218 RBIs to go with a .268 batting average in 10 seasons with the Giants, one with the Indians and six with the D-backs, is making his first appearance on the Hall of Fame ballot. (link)

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