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
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.
I feel we already won more games this year than everybody expected us to. We've shown we can compete.
I'm just swinging. To be able to get a big hit and put that much pressure on the pitcher is key.
I felt like I was in the game the whole time. I battled through it. I kept us in the game and there were some unfortunate plays and that's all they needed.
Everything he meant to his team and the city,
It's tough, man. It's definitely tough. I just didn't do anything right today.
It's a great feeling. It's definitely a team effort. You have to have lot of things go your way. Today I was hit and that ended up being the winning run. I've been very fortunate to stay healthy and stay strong.
Hey, this is the highest honor of my profession. Look at Mr. Jeter over there. And A-Rod. Just riding the bus with those guys today. It's surreal to be around them.
I knew the situation. You knew where they were going with all the trades, so I kind of figured I was going to go to a one-year deal, which is fine with me. Everybody wants that 'A-Rod' 10-year, $25 million deal but you have to deal with circumstances. I'm just definitely excited to make more than $375,000 (his 2005 salary).
I never fathomed it. I never fathomed winning 15 games.
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.
Sometimes humility is good, because it's a good motivation piece. You appreciate when you do get it done.
It was a lot of fun to be part of.
I never thought I'd be in a situation like this ? to get that many wins in a single season, ... I'm definitely rolling with it.