Knuckle Curve » anxiety disorder http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve Major League Baseball News from Spring Training to the World Series Wed, 16 Dec 2009 07:55:57 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 en hourly 1 Dontrelle Willis to DL – Anxiety Disorder http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/dontrelle-willis-to-dl-anxiety-disorder/ http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/dontrelle-willis-to-dl-anxiety-disorder/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 21:24:32 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/?p=2244 Post from: Knuckle Curve

]]> To begin the 2009 baseball season, Dontrelle Willis was on the disabled list due to an anxiety disorder. The starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers was able to return to the mound — and even had a few good outings — but now he’s back to where he started. The Tigers have once again placed him on the DL due to an anxiety disorder.

Dontrelle Willis Anxiety Disorder (Image: Newscom)

Dontrelle Willis Anxiety Disorder (Image: Newscom)

This is yet another setback for a 27-year-old pitcher who was once considered one of the best pitchers in the majors. In his second start this year, he threw 6.1 shutout innings in which he gave up only one hit. But that momentum was short lived.

On the season, Willis now has a 7.49 ERA and a record of 1-4. Considering that his ERA last year was 9.39, this poor pitching seems like it may be a pattern.

He’s making $10 million this season, so the Tigers would undoubtedly love to see him figure things out. But Willis’ apparent anxiety disorder is getting in the way.

The next step may be for the Tigers to release Willis. He has no trade value and previous comments indicate that he doesn’t think he has an anxiety disorder. Hopefully Willis can turn it around and fix whatever is ailing him.

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]]> http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/dontrelle-willis-to-dl-anxiety-disorder/feed/ 1 Dontrelle Willis Turns Back the Clock http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/dontrelle-willis-turns-back-the-clock/ http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/dontrelle-willis-turns-back-the-clock/#comments Wed, 20 May 2009 08:18:35 +0000 Stephen Kersey http://www.everyjoe.com/knucklecurve/?p=2140 Post from: Knuckle Curve

]]> Dontrelle Willis of the Detroit Tigers has had a tough time as of late. He’s struggled on the pitching mound in recent years and was sidelined prior to the 2009 baseball season after being diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. On Tuesday, Willis was able to turn back the clock — for at least one outing.

The former pitching phenom went 6.1 innings against the Texas Rangers and gave up only one hit and two walks while giving up no runs and striking out five batters. He threw exactly 100 pitches in his second start of the season. When he was replaced, Willis was greeted with a loud ovation for the fans in Detroit.

Said Willis: “I appreciate it. Now that I feel healthy and strong, I think I can start building some trust out there.”

With help from Willis’ mastery on the mound, the Tigers were able to hold on for a 6-0 victory over the Rangers. The victory lifted the Tigers to 21-16, while the Rangers dropped to 23-15 with the loss.

Dontrelle Willis, Detroit Tigers (Image: Zuma Press)

Dontrelle Willis, Detroit Tigers (Image: Zuma Press)

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