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5+1⁄3 innings pitched, Willis allowed five hits, two walks, and struck out three batters, but allowed five earned runs. [15] Despite struggling with his pitching, Willis batted 3-for-3 with a triple and scoring a run during that game, which the Marlins won 7–6 to advance to the NL Championship Series against the Cubs, the team that drafted Willis. In game 4, Willis again struggled with his command. In 2+1⁄3innings pitched, he allowed three hits and five walks, and Willis took the loss. [16] His only other appearance in the series was in game 6, when he allowed a run in one inning of relief. Despite his limited contributions, the Marlins went on to defeat the Cubs in seven games. The Marlins then defeated the New York Yankees in the 2003 World Series.

After the 2003 season, Willis was named the National League Rookie of the Year. [17] He went 14–6 with a 3.30 ERA in 27 starts for the year.

2004 season

In 2004, Willis started the year 3–0, and did not allow an earned run in his first three starts. In his first two starts, Willis batted 6-for-6 with a home run. His seven consecutive hits in the regular season was one short of the club record held by Gary Sheffield and Preston Wilson. [18] In his next start against the Phillies, Willis struck out in his first at bat, snapping his streak of 10 consecutive hits dating back to previous year's postseason. [19] Willis finished the 2004 season with a record of 10–11 and an ERA of 4.02. [20]

2005 season

In 2005, Willis started the 2005 season by pitching two shutouts against the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies. During the month of April, Willis went 5–0 in five starts and allowed five earned runs in 35 innings pitched for a 1.29 ERA. [21] He was named NL Pitcher of the Month.

On May 6, Willis became the league's first six-game winner when he went seven innings and allowed no runs against the Rockies. [22] On June 8, Willis became the major league's first 10-game winner when he pitched the Marlins to a 5–4 victory over the Seattle Mariners, allowing four runs. Willis became only the third pitcher in Marlins history to record 10 wins before the All-Star break. [23] On June 23, Willis became the NL's first 12-game winner when he pitched a shutout against the Braves. [24]

Going into the All-Star break, Willis was 13–4 with a 2.39 ERA and a 1.14 walks plus hits per inning pitched. [25] Willis was named to the All-Star team but did not pitch in the game. After the All-Star break, Willis went 9–6 and posted a 2.91 ERA and a 1.13 walks plus hits per innings pitched the rest of the season. [25]

During his last start before the All-Star break, Willis struggled against the Cubs. In 4+1⁄3 innings, he allowed eight runs, all earned. [26] He struggled in each of his first two starts after the break, failing to make it past the sixth inning in games against the Philadelphia Phillies and San Francisco Giants. [27] Willis matched his highest win total on July 28 against the Pirates when he went seven innings, allowed three hits, no earned runs, and picked up his 14th victory of the season, which tied his career high for most wins in a season. [28] Willis won his career-high 15th victory on August 7 against the Reds. He went eight innings, allowed four hits, and no earned runs. On August 17, Willis held the Padres scoreless by shutting the Padres out in nine innings, earning him his 16th win of the season, second most in baseball. [29] The win put Florida one-and-a-half games behind Houston and Philadelphia in the wild card standings.

Willis won his 19th game of the season against the Mets on September 2, breaking Carl Pavano's franchise record for most wins in a season. Pavano held the Marlins' mark for most victories in a season by a Marlins' pitcher for a year. [30] On September 7 against the Washington Nationals, Willis pitched six innings and allowed one earned run, which gave him his 20th win of the season. He became the first African-American pitcher to win 20 games in a season since Dave Stewart did it in 1990, and in the process, he became the first pitcher to win 20 games and have 20 hits as a batter since Mike Hampton did it in 1999 for the Astros. [31] On September 22, Willis became the first pitcher to bat seventh or higher since Montreal's Steve Renko batted seventh on August 26, 1973. [32] Willis went 1-for-4 against the New York Mets. He posted a 22–10 record with a 2.63 ERA and 1.13 walks plus hits per innings pitched. His 22 wins was the most in baseball. He also pitched seven complete games and five shutouts, also the most in baseball. [33] Willis is still the only pitcher in Marlins history to win 20 games in a season.

Willis finished 2nd in the N.L. Cy Young Award voting behind Chris Carpenter of the St. Louis Cardinals. He won the Warren Spahn Award, given to the best left-handed pitcher in each league.[ citation needed ]

2006 season

In the 2006 season, Willis' numbers were down from his great 2005 season. Willis started the season by going 1–6 with a 4.93 ERA and did not get his second victory of the season until June 2. He still posted decent numbers for the year and went 12–12 with a 3.87 ERA, including 11–6 with a 3.39 ERA from June to September. His 12 wins were tied for the most on the Marlins. Willis also led the Marlins in complete games (4), innings pitched (223+1⁄3), walks (83), and hit by pitch (19).

On June 20, Willis earned his 50th career win in a start against the Baltimore Orioles. [34]

On July 7, Willis hit a grand slam off of Mets pitcher José Lima, becoming the first pitcher to hit a grand slam since Robert Person did it in 2002. It was his fourth career home run. [35] On September 20, 2006, he hit two home runs, off of Óliver Pérez and Roberto Hernández. [36] He became the first pitcher since Randy Wolf in 2004 to hit two home runs in a game. [37]

2007 season

On January 15, 2007, Willis signed a one-year contract with the Marlins for $6.45 million, avoiding salary arbitration.

In the 2007 season, Willis went 10–15 with a 5.17 ERA and a 1.60 walks plus hits per innings pitched. [33] Up to that point, it was his worst season of his career. Willis led the National League in earned runs allowed with 118. [38]

During his career with the Marlins, Willis went 68–54 with a 3.78 ERA. He won at least 10 games each season during all five of his years with the Marlins from 2003 to 2007. [39]

Detroit Tigers

Willis pitching for the Tigers in 2009 Dontrelle Willis on May 29, 2009 (2).jpg
Willis pitching for the Tigers in 2009

On December 5, 2007, the Marlins traded Willis along with fellow All-Star Miguel Cabrera to the Detroit Tigers for Andrew Miller, Cameron Maybin, Mike Rabelo, Eulogio de la Cruz, Dallas Trahern, and Burke Badenhop. Willis signed a three-year, $29 million contract extension two weeks later.[ citation needed ] In his debut with the Tigers, Willis pitched five innings, gave up one hit, and three earned runs against the Chicago White Sox. [40]

In his next start, also against the White Sox, Willis injured his left knee and departed the game before even recording an out. [41] Placed on the disabled list the next day, Willis had walked nine batters while striking out none in his first two outings. Command of his pitches became a trouble spot, and later in the season, Tiger manager Jim Leyland pitched him in relief for the first time, with little success. He was placed back into the rotation on June 3, 2008, to start in a loss against the Oakland Athletics. [42]

On June 10, 2008, Willis was demoted to the Single-A Lakeland Tigers, a day after a start in which he gave up eight earned runs and five walks in 1+1⁄3 innings pitched against the Cleveland Indians. Though Willis had enough service time in the major leagues to require his consent prior to the send-down, he agreed, saying he needed to work on his control.[ citation needed ] Willis was called back to the Tigers in time for the roster expansion on September 1, 2008. He made three starts, recording a loss and two no-decisions. Willis finished with a 0–2 record and a 9.17 ERA. In 24 innings pitched, Willis struggled with his control and walked 35 batters.[ citation needed ]

Willis was placed on the 15-day disabled list in March 2009 for an anxiety disorder after a blood test showed something of concern; he began a treatment regimen aimed at addressing the condition. [43] Willis was taken off the disabled list and placed on the active roster May 13, 2009, when he made his first start of the 2009 season. [44] Willis made seven starts after returning, with poor results, [45] before being returned to the disabled list on June 19 with the same anxiety issue. [46] In Willis' last start of the season, he allowed six earned runs allowed and eight walks. Willis finished the season with a 1–4 record and a 7.49 ERA.[ citation needed ]

In Spring training 2010, Willis made the Tigers starting rotation.[ citation needed ] On April 8, 2010, Willis started against the Kansas City Royals, giving the Tigers six innings and recording a no-decision. He gave up two earned runs, walking two and striking out four. [47]

On May 30, 2010, Willis was designated for assignment by the Tigers. In his career with the Tigers, Willis played in 24 games (22 starts). His record was 2–8 and had a 6.86 ERA in 101 innings pitched. [20]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On June 1, 2010, Willis was traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks for starting pitcher Billy Buckner. [48] He changed back to his former uniform number 35, which he wore for the Marlins. In his Diamondback debut, he pitched six scoreless innings with four walks and three strikeouts. He got his first win as a member of the Diamondbacks. Willis pitched four innings, giving up two runs and three hits, walking six batters on June 10. During the second inning, he cracked a finger nail and after the fourth inning, he was removed from the game due to the pain on the fingernail.[ citation needed ]

In six games (five starts) with the Diamondbacks, Willis went 1–1 with a 6.85 ERA in 24+1⁄3 innings pitched. [20] On July 4, 2010, Willis was designated for assignment and subsequently released. [49]

San Francisco Giants

On July 15, 2010, Willis was signed to a minor league contract by San Francisco and began pitching for the Fresno Grizzlies of the Pacific Coast League. [50] On November 6, 2010, Willis was granted free agency. [51]

Cincinnati Reds

Willis with the Cincinnati Reds. Dontrelle Willis 2011.jpg
Willis with the Cincinnati Reds.

Willis signed a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds for the 2011 season. He was invited to spring training, for a chance at starter or bullpen. [52] Willis was reassigned to the Louisville Bats as of March 27, 2011. [53] Willis was called up on July 10 and made his Reds debut against Milwaukee at Miller Park. Willis pitched six innings, giving up two runs while striking out four and walking four. He also contributed on offense, going 1-for-2 with a double. Willis made his second start for Cincinnati on July 18, 2011, at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates. [54] On August 3, Willis started, going six innings and hitting a solo home run but was charged with a no-decision.

On August 9, Willis pitched eight innings, struck out 10 batters, and allowed three earned runs against the Rockies but was charged with the loss. His 10 strikeouts was the most he had got in a start since he struck out 11 against the Diamondbacks on August 14, 2007. His eight innings pitched was the most innings he pitched since his last start with the Florida Marlins, where he pitched eight innings against the Cubs on September 25, 2007.[ citation needed ] On August 14, Willis pitched 2+2⁄3 innings and allowed four earned runs against the San Diego Padres. Prior to the start, Willis said that his forearm was still a little tight after he had warmed up in the bullpen earlier.[ citation needed ]

Later career

On December 15, 2011, Willis agreed to a one-year deal worth $1 million with the Philadelphia Phillies, and was expected to pitch out of the bullpen. [55] He was released on March 16, 2012, after just three Grapefruit League appearances. [56] Willis signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles on March 20. [57] A left forearm strain suffered on April 12 led to a dispute with the organization which wanted him to be a relief pitcher. [58] Desiring to be a starter again, he placed the blame for the injury on working out of the bullpen. In his only start after the problem was resolved, he surrendered four runs and six hits in 2+2⁄3 innings pitched. He made four appearances with the Norfolk Tides, going 0–3 with an 8.53 ERA while allowing eight runs and ten hits in 6+1⁄3 innings. He announced his retirement as an active player on July 2, 2012. [59]

On January 3, 2013, Willis signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [60] He left his first game in spring training after seven pitches, and came out of the game with a shoulder injury. [61] The Cubs released Willis on March 30, 2013. [62]

On April 5, 2013, Willis signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League. [63] He compiled the best ERA in the Atlantic League, posting a 2.56 ERA through 14 starts. Willis pitched to a 5–4 record and struck out 52 batters in 87+2⁄3 innings. By August 3, he was tied for second in the league in complete games with three. His efforts earned him an Atlantic League All-Star selection, and he was chosen as the starting pitcher for the Liberty Division, tossing a perfect inning. [64] On August 8, 2013, the Angels signed Willis to a minor-league contract and assigned him to their AAA affiliate, the Salt Lake Bees. [65]

Willis signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants on January 10, 2014, and was later released on April 16, 2014. [66] [67] On July 5, 2014, the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League, reported they had agreed to verbal contract terms with Willis. [68] He made his first start with the Bluefish on July 18, 2014. [69] [70]

On January 21, 2015, Willis signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers. [71] [72] However, on March 13, 2015, he announced his retirement. [73]

Accomplishments

Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Smiling.JPG
Willis with the Arizona Diamondbacks
Pitcher
Born: (1982-01-12) January 12, 1982 (age 42)
Oakland, California, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
May 9, 2003, for the Florida Marlins
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2011, for the Cincinnati Reds

Personal life

Willis married Natalee Vitagliano on December 6, 2006. [77] The couple has four daughters. [78]

In December 2006, Willis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he double parked his Bentley in Miami Beach in order to urinate in the street. [77] In April 2008, Willis pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of reckless driving and was ordered to pay $761 in fines and fees, perform 50 hours of community service and serve six months of probation. [79]

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