Dontrelle Willis

Dontrelle Wayne Willis (born January 12, 1982 in Oakland, California), popularly known as "D-Train," is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Florida Marlins who made his debut in 2003 and went on to win the 2003 World Series. He is known for his very exaggerated, high leg kick in his pitch delivery, a trait which has drawn comparisons to Hall of Famer Juan Marichal. Willis attended Encinal High School in Alameda%2C California, where he played baseball for four years. He bats and throws left handed, and he is considered one of the best hitting pitchers in the majors.

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January 12 - 1982 - Oakland - California - Major League Baseball - Starting pitcher - Florida Marlins - 2003 - 2003 World Series - Hall of Famer - Juan Marichal - Alameda%2C California

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On March 27, 2002, the Chicago Cubs traded Willis (then a minor leaguer) and fellow pitchers Julián Tavarez and José Cueto, and catcher Ryan Jorgensen to the Florida Marlins, in exchange for pitchers Matt Clement and Antonio Alfonseca.

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2002 - Chicago Cubs - Julián Tavarez - José Cueto - Ryan Jorgensen - Matt Clement - Antonio Alfonseca

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In 2003, Willis was named the National League Rookie of the Year. He went 14-6 with a 3.30 ERA in 27 starts.

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2003 - National League - Rookie of the Year - ERA

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