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Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher Dontrelle Willis currently plays for the Detroit Tigers. He previously played for the Florida Marlins, where he made his MLB debut in 2003, then was traded to the Tigers in 2007. Renown for his excellent athleticism, Willis is also widely regarded as an excellent hitter and a legitimate power threat at the plate.
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Fast Facts
- Full name: Dontrelle Wayne Willis
- Born: January 12, 1982
- Birthplace: Oakland, California
- 2003 NL Rookie of the Year
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 225 lbs
- Bats: Left
- Throws: Left
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Early Life
Dontrelle Wayne Willis was born in Oakland, California on January 12, 1982. As a 12 year old, he holds the record for most home runs at Alameda little league with 15. He went on to attend Encinal High School where he continued to develop his baseball skills by playing on the school's team for all four years. -
Pro Career
Willis was an 8th round pick in the 2000 draft by the Chicago Cubs. He was later traded to the [[Florida Marlins and he would make his Major League Debut with in 2003. He would go on to win the National League Rookie of the Year for 2003, as well as the World Series. He would continue to develop into one of the most effective and intimidating left handed pitchers in the game today. He would be selected to the National League All-Star team in 2003, and 2005. In 2007, with the Marlins looking to trim payroll, he would be traded to the Detroit Tigers with fellow All-Star Miguel Cabrera -
Dontrelle Willis Timeline
- January 12, 1982: Born
- 2003: National League Rookie of the Year
- 2003: Wins World Series
- 2003: All-Star Selection
- 2005: All-Star Selection
- 2005: Leads National League in Wins
- 2006: Named Florida Marlins Hometown Hero
- 2007: Traded to the Detroit Tigers
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Which team says no to Milton Bradley and Ryan Theriot for Curtis Granderson and Dontrelle Willis?
@ajwalsh08 | November 11, 2009 10:48 PM -
@Bo_OtygOtSwag88 but they're Spacejams tho...you need to cop as many as you can! The Dontrelle Willis dunks can wait...lol
@DaveBFI | November 10, 2009 02:20 AM -
@Phylan And Miguel Cabrera and Dontrelle WIllis and Mike Lowell and everyone else from the 1997 or 2003 teams...
@uublog | November 05, 2009 07:37 PM -
@AdrianThaHulk umm dontrelle willis, juan pierre, barry bonds, ryan howard, jackie robinson, etc. should i go on?
@keilanyINC | November 05, 2009 04:30 AM -
@tylerzjoseph Sorry Dontrelle Willis stopped taking HGH, left the Marlins, and sucks. Or maybe someone made him put his hat on right.
@sheashelby | November 05, 2009 03:49 AM
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View All Dontrelle Willis Questions (27) | Ask a QuestionHow bad is Dontrelle Willis looking? (1 Answer)He certainly didn't pitch very well tonight, but it looks like he's going to come out of it with a no decision. read moreWhere did Bruce Willis and Emma Heming get married? (3 Answers)According to People magazine, Willis and Heming were married at Willis' home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos. read moreWhat is your favorite Willy DeVille song? (3 Answers)My favorite is "Still I Love You Still" the lyrics are beautiful and the music is just real !thanks for this question it's nice that others were touched by him ... read moreWas Perez Hilton wrong for linking to photos of Tallulah Willis? (3 Answers)It definitely seems out of line for Perez Hilton to comment on Tallulah Willis – she’s 15! Making reference to the anatomy of a 15 year old is just not ... read more
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Dontrelle Willis Vital Stats
- Mahalo's Guide to the Detroit Tigers
- ESPN.com: Career Stats
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 239
- Rookie Year: 2002
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