 Williams began the 2008 season with the Beloit Snappers of the Midwest League.Going 2-0 with seven saves and a 2.09 earned run average (ERA) and 42 strikeouts over 38.2 innings pitched earned him a Midwest League All-Star selection, and a promotion to the Twins' advanced-A affiliate in Fort Myers.With the Miracle, he went 2-2 with a 3.35 ERA and 37 strikeouts in twenty appearances.