Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Wayne Willis, nicknamed "The D-Train", is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseballfor the Florida Marlins, Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks and Cincinnati Reds. Willis was notable for his success during his first few years in the MLB and for his unconventional pitching style, which included a high leg kick and exaggerated twisting away from the batter. He was named the 2003 National League Rookie of the Year...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionBaseball Player
Date of Birth12 January 1982
CityOakland, CA
CountryUnited States of America
It's tough, man. It's definitely tough. I just didn't do anything right today.
It's definitely frustrating to see when you know the capability of our team. We just haven't hit it yet.
It was a lot of fun to be part of.
It's fine. I'm ready. I'm not really a verbal guy who will get on anybody. I'll just try to lead by example.
It was a good bunt. It made me go to the baseline. It was just well-executed.
I want to get that lineup card because I don't think anybody's going to believe that, ... I was very nervous. I was nervous batting eighth, and I was nervous batting seventh.
I wanted to stay in the game. I don't know exactly what the pitch count was, but I didn't want to come out that game at all.
It was 4-1, and now it's 6-1, and it makes it that much harder to come back, ... It makes the (Astros') climb that much higher. So that's all I was thinking putting more pressure on the opposition.
That's B.S. We lost. I don't pat myself on the back for that stuff. I don't need to make myself any excuses or any pick-me-ups. I can pick myself up. I'm a man and this is what happens. This is what comes with the game, all types of different situations and this is one of them.
They're going to be in it regardless of how many people get hurt. Bobby Cox is always going to have those guys ready to play.
It will be wonderful to see all the countries and all the guys representing them.
They did a great job of making me throw some pitches early. After they scored their first two runs, I just wanted to keep it close and not turn into a five- or six-run inning.
The guy can rush it up there. He is a big guy with a 93-94 mph fastball, and a change-up that has no bottom to it.
It is a high honor especially when you consider I'm so young in my career. I'm going to go out there and try to win the game.