 In the 2006 season, Willis' numbers were down from his great 2005 season.Willis started the season by going 1–6 with a 4.93 earned run average and did not get his second victory of the season until June 2.He still posted decent numbers for the year and went 12–12 with a 3.87 earned run average, including 11-6 with a 3.39 earned run average from June to September.