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Q & A With Dontrelle Willis
At a signing with TRISTAR on Sunday, August 17th, Dontrelle Willis answered questions about everything from his favorite athletes to his most embarrassing moment.

TRISTAR: Who is your hero?
WILLIS: My Mother

TRISTAR: Favorite Athletes to watch?
WILLIS: Michael Vick, John Smoltz

TRISTAR: What do you listen to before games?
WILLIS: Rap Music

TRISTAR: Which team did you look up to growing up?
WILLIS: All Oakland Teams particularly the A's

		Dontrelle Wayne Willis graduated from Encinal High School in Alameda, CA in 2000 ... He was named the California High School Player of the Year in
2000 after going 10-1 with a 0.70 ERA and 111 strikeouts in 70.0 innings… Scouted and signed by Steve Hinton (Cubs)… Makes his off season residence in Alameda, CA.

TRISTAR: When you were younger, which team did you want to play for?
WILLIS: Oakland A's

TRISTAR: What do you think of Lebron James? Do you feel in a similar situation being very young and successful in the majors?
WILLIS: I just hope he has a good mind set. Hope he has a good background and surroundings

TRISTAR: What is your favorite bar/club on South Beach?
WILLIS: I rarely go out

TRISTAR: Since you are of the ripe old age of 21, what is your favorite drink?
WILLIS: Corona Beer

TRISTAR: Who would look better in a South Beach thong, J Lo or Tyra Banks?
WILLIS: Both

TRISTAR: Do you have competition with Josh Beckett both being so young?
WILLIS: No not at all-We're a team and we want each other to do well

TRISTAR: Do you have any routines before your pitch?
WILLIS: Eat the same foods; When at home - California Pizza Kitchen; On Road; Chicken

TRISTAR: Do you have any superstitions like not touching the line?
WILLIS: I never touch the baselines

TRISTAR: Being in Miami, can you speak Spanish or are you stuck with Spanglish?
WILLIS: Still stuck with Spanglish

TRISTAR: Best conversation you've had with a catcher on the mound?
WILLIS: The conversation had nothing to do with baseball - had to do with what I was doing tonight

TRISTAR: How did it feel to be in the All Star game?
WILLIS: Awesome to be a part of it, and I hope to attend many more

TRISTAR: Do you think you could've pitched a better 8th inning?
WILLIS: No its just one of those things in baseball that happens

TRISTAR: Who is the best player you've faced so far?
WILLIS: Albert Pujols

TRISTAR: Who would you rather pitch against, Barry Bonds or Albert Pujols?
WILLIS: They both have power to all fields

TRISTAR: Here's a better question, would you rather pitch to… Bobby or Jeff?
WILLIS: Bobby's taller, he'd be tougher to walk.

TRISTAR: What do you do on off days?
WILLIS: Just hang out at home and relax

TRISTAR: Which city has been the most fun?
WILLIS: New York

TRISTAR: Any embarrassing moments so far?
WILLIS: I ran out to warm up 30 minutes too early right in the middle of batting practice in my uniform. Everybody laughed at me.

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