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Dontrelle Willis is a retired American baseball player, who played as a pitcher for various teams in Major League Baseball (MLB) during his career. He was born on January 12, 1982, in Oakland, California. Willis’ father, a former substitute teacher, was a mentor to him and introduced him to baseball at the early age of five. Growing up, Willis played for various little leagues and high school teams before eventually being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 2000.
Willis made his MLB debut as a member of the Florida Marlins in 2003, where he quickly established himself as one of the best starting pitchers in the league. That same year, Willis helped lead the Marlins to their second-ever World Series championship, earning the National League Rookie of the Year award in the process. He finished the 2005 season with a 22-10 record and a 2.63 ERA and became an All-Star for the first time in his career.
Throughout his career, Willis played for several other teams, including the Detroit Tigers, Arizona Diamondbacks, and Cincinnati Reds, but his best years were undoubtedly with the Marlins. His unique pitching style, which included a distinctive windup, made him a fan favorite and earned him the nickname “D-Train”. Although he retired from baseball in 2014, Willis remains a beloved figure in the game and one of the most exciting pitchers to ever take the mound.
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The most expensive item with a signature of Dontrelle Willis (2012 SP Signature Edition /15 Ivan Rodriguez Derrek Lee Dontrelle Willis Auto) was sold in May 2025 for $855.48 while the cheapest item (DONTRELLE WILLIS Signed Florida Marlins Card Auto) found a new owner for $0.01 in November 2008. The month with the most items sold (65) was April 2026 with an average selling price of $20.00 for an autographed item of Dontrelle Willis. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2020 with $129.95 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was March 2013. In average, an autographed item from Dontrelle Willis is worth $10.99.
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Latest News about Dontrelle Willis
Dontrelle Willis ends comeback bid, will retire, Brewers say (03/13/2015): Dontrelle Willis is apparently done, ending his comeback bid with the Milwaukee Brewers and set to retire after countless efforts to recapture what once made him so productive and popular. Five of the best moments of Dontrelle Willis's career (03/13/2015): Former Rookie of the Year Dontrelle Willis announced his retirement on Friday. Here are some of the best moments from his nine-year major-league career. Dontrelle Willis Ends Comeback Bid, Will Retire (03/13/2015): The left-hander was traded with Miguel Cabrera to Detroit after the 2007 season. Willis has been with seven other major league organizations since then. 
SI Vault: The Kid With The Kick: On Dontrelle Willis' historic start (03/13/2015): Thanks For The Memory The Hall of Fame forward has been... Happy Hunter The uber-athlete who gave two sports his b... The Wild One He became a legend throughout baseball by... Dontrelle Willis retires after nine MLB seasons (03/13/2015): Pitcher Dontrelle Willis has decided to retire. Willis has not pitched in the majors since 2011 and had signed a minor league deal with the Brewers.
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Dontrelle Willis ends comeback bid, will retire, Brewers say (03/2015): Dontrelle Willis is apparently done, ending his comeback bid with the Milwaukee Brewers and set to retire after countless efforts to recapture what once made him so productive and popular. Brewers sign lefty Dontrelle Willis to minor league deal (01/2015): Dontrelle Willis is going to try to return to the majors leagues with the Milwaukee Brewers. The team signed the left-handed pitcher on Wednesday to a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training. Dontrelle Willis is playing for the Bridgeport Bluefish now (07/2014): When last we checked in with Dontrelle Willis the former Rookie of the Year had been released by the Giants in April and was talking about potentially becoming a pitching coach. Dontrelle Willis considering becoming a pitching coach (04/2014): With his playing career likely over, Dontrelle Willis is now considering becoming a pitching coach. Report: Giants expected to sign Dontrelle Willis to minor league deal (01/2014): Dontrelle Willis went 22-10 with a 2.63 ERA in 2005 with the Marlins. (Chris Trotman/Getty Images) News, Features, and more info delivered daily! Ex-NL Rookie of the Year Dontrelle Willis helps Salt Lake Bees notch shutout (08/2013): Dontrelle Willis tossed six strong innings in his Bees' debut, as Salt Lake shutout the Albuquerque Isotopes 2-0 on Tuesday... Dontrelle Willis Blanks Barnstormers (06/2013): Former Florida Marlins ace Dontrelle Willis fired a one-hit shutout as the Long Island Ducks grabbed the opener of a three-game series, 8-0, at Clipper Magazine Stadium. Dontrelle Willis rebounds in Atlantic League (05/2013): CENTRAL ISLIP, N.Y. Report: Dontrelle Willis Agrees to Sign With Atlantic League’s Long Island Ducks (04/2013): The ‘D’ in D-Train stands for “Ducks” this season. Dontrelle Willis will join Vladimir Guerrero and pitch for the independent league Long Island Ducks in 2013, according to Jerry Crasnick of ESPN. Sports digest: Dontrelle Willis hurts shoulder in exhibition (02/2013): Left-hander Dontrelle Willis, who is trying to make a comeback with the Chicago Cubs, hurts his shoulder after making seven pitched during an exhibition against the Los Angeles Dodgers Cubs Sign Dontrelle Willis To Minor-League Deal (01/2013): Dontrelle Willis' retirement is over -- and the left-hander is trying to resurrect his career where it started, with the Cubs. Former Marlin Dontrelle Willis Retires (07/2012): The D-Train hangs it up after comeback attempt with Orioles fails to launch. Dontrelle Willis makes his first start for Triple-A Norfolk (06/2012): The D-Train starting era began at Triple-A Norfolk on Thursday Dontrelle Willis drops grievance against O's, will become starter (05/2012): Former Cy Young runner-up will now have the opportunity to start Left-hander Dontrelle Willis had dropped his grievance against the Orioles, and will return to the organization tomorrow, his agent confirmed. Agent for Dontrelle Willis to file grievance against Orioles (04/2012): The agent for Orioles minor-leaguer Dontrelle Willis is in the process of filing a grievance against the club, alleging the Orioles told Willis his was given his release but then placed him on the restricted list, preventing him from pursuing other baseball opportunities. Dontrelle Willis arrives at Baltimore Orioles camp (03/2012): SARASOTA, Fla. – New Orioles pitcher Dontrelle Willis arrived at the Ed Smith Stadium Complex at daybreak Wednesday morning hoping for another chance at continuing his major league career. Phillies Newcomers: Dontrelle Willis (02/2012): Age: 30. Born: Jan. 12, 1982 in Oakland Source: Phillies Give 1-year Deal to LHP Dontrelle Willis (12/2011): Willis, 30, was 1-6 with a 5.00 ERA for Cincinnati last year. PITTSBURGH -- Dontrelle Willis scattered three hits over six innings and had a t (09/2011): Willis (1-6) gave up three runs, walked two and struck out six to finally break through in his 13th and final start of the season. Francisco Cordero survived an eventful ninth to pick up his 35th save. Commentary: Dontrelle Willis still has same energy, and smile, as he did with Fl (08/2011): Commentary: Dontrelle Willis still has same energy, and smile, as he did with Florida Marlins Dontrelle Willis Back In The Bigs, Will Start For Cincy On Sunday (07/2011): Dontrelle Willis returns to the big leagues today as he starts for the Reds against the Brewers. Indians rough up Dontrelle Willis, Reds (03/2011): GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Dontrelle Willis relishes the time-honored, feel-good comeback story just as much as the next guy. Baseball: Dontrelle Willis launches latest comeback, pitches one inning of relie (02/2011): One-time Marlins star works an inning of relief against Indians
