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 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.
It will be wonderful to see all the countries and all the guys representing them.
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 lot of fun to be part of.
It's baseball. That's the beauty of it, playing the games. It's a double-edged sword. Anything can happen. This team has the capability. We just haven't hit yet.
It's a business and that's another aspect of the game. I just have to get ready to go out there and do my thing.
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.
I understand where (the teams) are coming from; we're all investments whether we make $500,000 or $5 million. Injuries are unfortunate things that can happen any time during the year. ... You just have to suit up and represent your country.
I've said early on, it comes down to consistency and being able to do it inning after inning, ... Things are coming together, and I hope to build off it.
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.
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 tried to dodge it, but it was on me so quick, and I have a big backside.