Williams had become the regular Yankees center fielder by 1993. Buck Showalter helped keep him with the Yankees through 1995, when George Steinbrenner sought to trade him. The highlights of his career include: 5× All-Star selection (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001) 4× World Series champion (1996, 1998, 1999, 2000) 4× Gold Glove Award winner (1997, 1998, 1999, 2000) Silver Slugger Award winner (2002) 1996 ALCS MVP