It's a delicate balance. The Phillies like Williams because of his aggressiveness. But big-league pitchers are smart enough to use that against him. There are few hitters with as many at-bats as Williams who have swung at a higher percentage of first pitches. Carlos Gomez, a great first-ball hitter during his 11-year career, is one. Avasail Garcia, who has 13 homers on the first pitch this season, is another. Both of those players have had productive seasons. The strategy can work.