Seattle Mariners' Ben Williamson Wows Social Media with Incredible Catch on Friday

Williamson, who was lauded for his defense upon being called up to the big leagues, made a leaping grab at third base on Friday against the Texas Rangers.

Seattle Mariners third baseman Ben Williamson (9) holds up the ball after he makes diving catch on a fly ball hit by Texas Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson (not pictured) during the first inning at Globe Life Field on May 2. | Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Seattle Mariners rookie Ben Williamson wowed fans on Friday night with an incredible play he made in the bottom of the first inning against the Texas Rangers.

Playing third base, Joc Pederson hit a parachute into short left field. Williamson raced back and caught the ball over his left shoulder while diving in front of Randy Arozarena.

You can watch it below, and see some of the reactions from social media:

What a play from Ben Williamson 🤯🤯🤯 pic.twitter.com/D9Jx8CLIMD

— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 3, 2025

How did Ben Williamson make this catch? 😱

The @Mariners' No. 13 prospect times his jump perfectly to rob a two-time All-Star of a hit: pic.twitter.com/Z887MjCfxt

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 3, 2025

I hope to never post a Ben Williamson defensive gem ever again. I prefer retweeting the big league ones. https://t.co/FX0jZYV4R3

— Mariners Minors (@MiLBMariners) May 3, 2025

Ben Williamson will be a gold glover in this league at some point. Just an absolute gamer. pic.twitter.com/ygBAIAbJ1s

— Casey Bellon (@bellon_casey) May 3, 2025

BEN WILLIAMSON MAKES AN INCREDIBLE CATCH 😲

(via @Mariners) pic.twitter.com/vUjS7VX4WO

— TSN (@TSN_Sports) May 3, 2025

Williamson, the team's second-round pick in the 2023 draft, has been lauded for his defensive ability at third base, but he's also proven capable of handling himself with the bat as well. Thus far, he's hitting .260 with a homer and seven RBIs through 50 official at-bats. He's got a .302 on-base percentage and an OPS of .662.

If the Mariners are able to solidify third base, it would go a long way toward rounding out a roster that has been set back by injuries in the early going. Victor Robles, Ryan Bliss, Dylan Moore and Luke Raley are all position players on the injured list and Jorge Polanco is not yet able to play defense because of discomfort in his oblique. He also can't hit right-handed yet.

The Mariners will enter play on Saturday at 19-12 overall and in first place in the American League West. Seattle hasn't won a division title since 2001.

First pitch with the Rangers is set for 4:05 p.m. PT as Luis Castillo pitches against longtime veteran Patrick Corbin.

Castillo is 3-2 so far.

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