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Dontrelle Willis
- Won his first world series in 2003 with the Marlins, which was the same year he made his Major League debut
- Two-time All Star
- 2003 National Rookie of the Year
- First Marlin ever to win 20 games in a season with a 12-1 defeat of the Washington Nationals
- In 2005, he became the 12th African American pitcher to win 20 games in a season, joining the "Black Aces"
- Runner-up to Chris Carpenter for the NL Cy Young Award
- Known for his exaggerated, high leg kick in his pitch delivery - because of this he is compared to Hall of Famer, Juan Marichal
- Considered one of the best hitting pitchers in the majors
- Bats and throws left-handed
- Nick name is "D-Train"
- Is superstitious about not touching the baselines
- Likes to eat California Pizza Kitchen before home games and chicken before road games
- Graduated from Encinal High School in Alameda, California in 2000 and was scouted/signed by Steve Hinton (Cubs)
- Favorite athletes include Michael Vick and John Smoltz
"You can't help but admire the attitude that he has, and the way he goes about his work, and the pride he has, and his competitiveness. He didn't complain when we made errors behind him. He went out there, and he battled and battled. That's the type of kid he is." Jack McKeon – manager of Marlins
Related Links
Web site: DontrelleWillis.com
Photo Gallery: World Baseball Classic photos
On winning the World Series in 2003: "I'll never forget being in the locker room when we won and clinched to go to the playoffs, that was a feeling that no self-accolades could compare to," Willis recalls. "I can't even say it was like Christmas, because it wasn't like any Christmas I've ever had. It was just a beautiful thing to see with the families and the kids, drinks, champagne, and everyone hugging and telling everyone they love each other." -Joe Frisaro, mlb.com
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Height: 6'4"
Born: 1/12/82
Hometown: Oakland, CA
Sport: Baseball
Position: Pitcher
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