- Scott
- Bibee
- Pilkington
- Logan Allen
- Battenfield
Scott is 27 and reached Columbus in 2021.
The other 4 are just ahead of Williams in terms of age and development. That isn't to say that any of them (sans Bibee) would be more effective than Williams--but Williams can grow more in AA while these guys have been around the block a little more.
If the organization felt it hurt Gavin's development by having him in AA, they'd do something about it--but they don't. We view AA and AAA as the same. In AA, the guys are a bit more talented, but a bit younger. In AAA, the guys are a bit more mature, but often a bit less talented. There isn't a significant difference in the quality of batter Gavin would face between the two levels.
So, seniority rules.