(Central Islip, N.Y., April 15, 2025) – The Long Island Ducks today announced that former starting pitcher Dontrelle Willis has been chosen as the 24th member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team.
Willis was a member of the Ducks during the 2013 season. The 2003 National League Rookie of the Year made 14 starts with the Flock, posting a 5-4 record with a 2.57 ERA, three complete games, one shutout and 52 strikeouts in 87.2 innings of work. He was selected to play in the Atlantic League All-Star Game at Southern Maryland and got the start for the Liberty Division, working a 1-2-3 first inning. He also totaled three RBIs on May 11 vs. Somerset when he was in the starting lineup as the designated hitter.
The two-time National League All-Star’s contract was purchased by the Los Angeles Angels organization in August. He went on to make five appearances (four starts) with Triple-A Salt Lake to finish the 2013 season and pitched in 2014 with Triple-A Fresno in the San Francisco Giants organization. The Ducks ultimately won the 2013 Atlantic League championship, with the southpaw being awarded a championship ring for his contributions to the team. Willis currently resides with his family in Scottsdale, Ariz. He is a studio and game analyst for FOX Sports and Apple TV as well as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers television broadcast team.
Every week throughout the offseason leading up to Opening Night of the 2025 campaign, the Ducks will unveil a new member of the franchise’s 25th Anniversary Team. Players were chosen based on their contributions to the organization, including on-field accomplishments, longevity with the franchise, impact on their professional playing career and involvement with the Long Island community. The following is the up-to-date All-Time Team roster:
| POSITION | PLAYER | POSITION | PLAYER | |
| Catcher | Francisco Morales (2000-02) | Starting Pitcher | John Brownell (2012-18) | |
| First Base | Doug Jennings (2000-05) | Starting Pitcher | Randy Leek (2007-10) | |
| Second Base | Steve Lombardozzi (2019, ’21) | Starting Pitcher | Bill Pulsipher (2007-10) | |
| Shortstop | Dan Lyons (2011-18) | Starting Pitcher | Lance Davis (2004-05, ’07-08) | |
| Third Base | Carlos Baerga (2001) | Starting Pitcher | Rod Henderson (2000-01) | |
| Outfield | Kimera Bartee (2003-04) | Closer | Bill Simas (2004, ’09-10) | |
| Outfield | Justin Davies (2000-05) | Pitcher | Leo Rosales (2012-14) | |
| Outfield | Lew Ford (2009, 2011-13) | Pitcher | Jose Cuas (2018-19, ’21) | |
| Designated Hitter | Patrick Lennon (2002-05) | Pitcher | Rich Hill (2015) | |
| Utility | Ray Navarrete (2006-13) | Pitcher | Michael Tonkin (2019, ’21) | |
| Reserve | Hector Sanchez (2019, ’21, ’23) | Pitcher | Mike Loree (2011-12) | |
| Reserve | Kraig Binick (2011-13) | Pitcher | Dontrelle Willis (2013) | |
| Reserve | Manager |
The Long Island Ducks are entering their 25th Anniversary season of play in the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball and play their home games at Fairfield Properties Ballpark in Central Islip, N.Y. They are the all-time leader in wins and attendance in Atlantic League history, have led all MLB Partner Leagues in total attendance for four consecutive seasons, and have sold out a record 713 games all-time. For further information, visit LIDucks.com or call 631-940-DUCK (3825).
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