He became just the 12th African American pitcher to win 20 games in a season, joining the "Black Aces" club. He was also the first African American pitcher to win 20 games since Dave Stewart won 22 in 1990. In 2005, became the third player in modern baseball history to win 20 games and collect 20 hits in the same season. On September 22, 2005, batted seventh in the Marlins' lineup. No other pitcher had batted seventh since the Montreal Expos' Steve Renko did against the San Diego Padres on August 26, 1973. Warren Spahn Award, 2005 (presented to the best left-handed starting pitcher in the league) Named a starter for the U.S. in the inaugural World Baseball Classic. However, both of Willis' starts in the WBC were considered subpar as the U.S. exited the tournament in the 2nd-group stage. First pitcher to hit a grand slam since Robert Person in 2002 when he hit one off José Lima of the New York Mets on July 7, 2006. Hit two home runs in one game against Mets' pitchers Óliver Pérez and Roberto Hernández on September 20, 2006. Personal life Willis married Natalee Vitagliano on December 6, 2006. The couple has four daughters. In December 2006, Willis was arrested and charged with driving under the influence after he double parked his Bentley in Miami Beach in order to urinate in the street. In April 2008, Willis pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of reckless driving and was ordered to pay $761 in fines and fees, perform 50 hours of community service and serve six months of probation. See also DHL Hometown Heroes List of Major League Baseball annual shutout leaders List of Major League Baseball annual wins leaders List of Miami Marlins team records Miami Marlins award winners and league leaders References External links 1982 births Living people 2006 World Baseball Classic players 20th-century African-American people 21st-century African-American sportspeople African-American baseball players Arizona Diamondbacks players Arizona League Cubs players Arizona League Giants players Baseball players from Oakland, California Boise Hawks players Bridgeport Bluefish players Carolina Mudcats players Cincinnati Reds players Detroit Tigers players Erie SeaWolves players Florida Marlins players Fresno Grizzlies players Jupiter Hammerheads players Kane County Cougars players Lakeland Flying Tigers players Long Island Ducks players Los Angeles Dodgers announcers Louisville Bats players Major League Baseball broadcasters Major League Baseball pitchers Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award winners