Compton, Calif. – The Compton College baseball team finished their 3-game series against Mt. San Antonio College last week.  On Tuesday April 11, 2023, Compton beat Mt. Sac 2-0 but the win was not all that was worth celebrating. The win against Mt. Sac was head coach Shannon B. Williams' 250th career win.

Williams earned his 220th win on March 16, 2019, over Chaffey College, which marked his place in the record books as the school's all-time winningest coach. He currently is in his 20th season with Compton College and continues to provide stability to the baseball program and continues to change students' lives in the Compton College Community and surrounding areas. At the conclusion of the game on April 11, against Mt. Sac no one knew of this milestone as Coach Williams did not want to overshadow the team win and the great pitching performance of Julian Berinti who threw a complete game shutout.

When talking to Coach Williams about how he feels about reaching 250 wins he stated "I have been very blessed to have the opportunity to help so many players find their path in life through baseball and academics. This moment was not about me getting the 250th win, but to see how excited the team was after a big win is what matters the most. This great game of baseball provides unbelievable life lessons for our young men."

Congratulations to Coach Williams for his two decades of achievements and success leading the Compton baseball program. We are truly lucky to have Coach Williams as a coach, professor, mentor, co-worker, and friend.