Dontrelle Willis: kicking into gear as a major league pitcher: Marlins left-hander brings enthusiasm to the mound along with poise and talent. From: Baseball Digest | Date: August 1, 2005| Author: Lieber, Jill | COPYRIGHT 2005 Century Publishing. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

DONTRELLE WILLIS CAN'T SIT still. The Florida Marlins' 23-year-old left-hander is a 6-4, 239-pound wind-up toy.

On the mound he exudes personality, with his quirky corkscrew wind-up and high-leg kick, his exuberant glove slaps after strikeouts and his enthusiastic sprints on and off the field. Not to mention his trademark flat-billed cap.

On his days off, he works like there's no tomorrow. He's among the first Marlins (with center fielder Juan Pierre and manag...

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