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
I just didn't do anything right today. It's just one of those games.
I just didn't do anything right. Just tip your hat to them. They had a good approach. I found myself in deep counts and their hitters got aggressive. No excuses.
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.
I'm very excited just to meet with him and talk baseball with him. He's an experienced winner and he comes from a great organization that knows how to win. I think he's going to put that personality and that feeling in our locker room, so it's a good choice.
I'm very optimistic, most definitely. I'm very optimistic. I'm very appreciative of this organization taking a chance on a young 21-year-old and I'll always hold onto that.
I'm waiting by my phone to make sure he is all right. He says it's the most wind he's ever seen.
Individual statistics are fine and dandy, but it's lonely out there. You want to share with the 24 other guys that helped you be successful.
Individual statistics are fine and dandy, but it's lonely out there, ... You want to share with the 24 other guys that helped you be successful.
I'm not surprised that the staff has so many relievers. They are carrying enough guys, and I'm sure that they will monitor the pitchers. They don't want to send anybody back hurt because they want people to want to play in the World Baseball Classic.
I like the way we're playing right now. We're just falling short in some situations. But we're right there in the thick of things until the end. That's showing maturity.
I have to be prepared to take the mound every five days, and I can't afford to stop and listen to what people are saying.
I popped my knee but it wasn't a big deal. Those things happen.
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.
How did I survive without this? Carrying around all those CDs ... man, how did I live like that?