Fish Stripes · Sep 25, 2022
15-year Marliniversary: Dontrelle Willis shines in final win as a Marlin
Photo by Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty ImagesThe first Florida Marlins left-handed pitcher to make multiple All-Star Game appearances and still the only pitcher in franchise history to win National League Rookie of the Year, Dontrelle Willis left the club as its all-time leader in wins. His final victory with the franchise came on this day 15 years ago.
Willis would make one final start for the Marlins, but the last win was a masterpiece. The dynamic lefty went eight strong innings in a 4-2 victory over the Chicago Cubs.