Venable was named to the Texas League postseason All-Star team. He was invited to play in the Arizona Fall League after the year.

Venable hit .387 with one double, two RBIs and three runs scored over seven Missions playoff games.

2006

Will Venable was named to the Midwest League All-Star team in 2006, representing the Fort Wayne Wizards. H went to play in the Hawaiian Winter League and earned a batting crown.

Venable it .314 with 148 hits in 472 at bats for the Fort Wayne Wizards. In 124 games he had 34 doubles, five triples, 11 homers, 86 runs scored and 91 RBIs. He also drew 55 walks compared to 81 strikeouts and stole 18 bases in 23 attempts.

2005

In 42 games for the Ems, Venable hit .216, going 30-for-139. He scored 17 runs and knocked in 14 with five doubles, two triples and two homers.

Venable hit .322 with four doubles, two triples and a homer in 15 games with the AZL Padres. He also scored 13 runs and knocked in 12.

Notes:

Venable, son of Fort Wayne Wizards coach Max, was selected by the Padres in the 7th round of the 2005 draft out of Princeton.