Dontrelle Willis

American baseball player

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May 2022 Willis joined the television broadcast team of the Los Angeles Dodgers, transitioning from active player to sports media professional.
March 13 2015 Announced retirement from professional baseball.
January 21 2015 Signed a minor league contract with the Milwaukee Brewers.
July 18 2014 Made his first start with the Bridgeport Bluefish.
July 5 2014 Agreed to verbal contract terms with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League.
April 16 2014 Released by the San Francisco Giants.
January 10 2014 Signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants.
August 8 2013 Signed a minor-league contract with the Los Angeles Angels and assigned to the Salt Lake Bees.
August 3 2013 Tied for second in the Atlantic League with three complete games.
April 5 2013 Signed a contract with the Long Island Ducks of the Atlantic League.
March 30 2013 Released by the Chicago Cubs after leaving a spring training game with a shoulder injury.
January 3 2013 Signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.
July 2 2012 Announced retirement as an active player.
April 12 2012 Suffered a left forearm strain while with the Baltimore Orioles, leading to a dispute about his pitching role.
March 20 2012 Signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.
March 16 2012 Released by the Philadelphia Phillies after three Grapefruit League appearances.
December 15 2011 Signed a one-year deal worth $1 million with the Philadelphia Phillies, expected to pitch out of the bullpen.
August 14 2011 Willis pitched against the San Diego Padres, allowing four earned runs. Prior to the start, he noted his forearm was tight after warming up in the bullpen.
August 9 2011 Willis pitched eight innings against the Rockies, striking out 10 batters and allowing three earned runs, but was charged with the loss. This was his most strikeouts since August 14, 2007.
August 3 2011 Willis started a game, pitched six innings, and hit a solo home run, but was charged with a no-decision.
July 18 2011 Willis made his second start for Cincinnati at PNC Park against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
July 10 2011 Willis made his Cincinnati Reds debut against Milwaukee at Miller Park, pitching six innings with two runs allowed, striking out four, walking four, and going 1-for-2 with a double.
November 6 2010 Granted free agency by the San Francisco Giants organization.
July 15 2010 Signed to a minor league contract by San Francisco Giants and assigned to Fresno Grizzlies of the Pacific Coast League.
July 4 2010 Designated for assignment by the Arizona Diamondbacks and subsequently released from the team after playing six games (five starts), with a record of 1-1 and a 6.85 ERA.
June 10 2010 In his Diamondbacks game, Willis pitched four innings, giving up two runs and three hits, and walking six batters. During the second inning, he cracked a fingernail, and was removed from the game after the fourth inning due to fingernail pain.
June 1 2010 Traded to the Arizona Diamondbacks from an unspecified team in exchange for starting pitcher Billy Buckner. Willis returned to wearing uniform number 35, which he previously wore with the Marlins.
May 30 2010 Designated for assignment by the Tigers, concluding his tenure with the team with a 2-8 record and 6.86 ERA in 24 games.
April 8 2010 Started against the Kansas City Royals, pitching six innings with a no-decision, giving up two earned runs.

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