The only thing bigger than Dontrelle Willis' leg kick was his one absolutely booming grand slam
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If there's one thing you probably remember about Dontrelle Willis' career, it's his deceptive delivery -- specifically that delivery's leg kick:
Willis, who last pitched in the big leagues with the Reds in 2011, celebrates his 35th birthday today as an MLB retiree-turned-analyst. But back in July 2006 with the Marlins, Willis flashed another side of his skill set with a monstrous grand slam against the Mets that sailed deep into the night at Shea Stadium.
It was a majestic blast, and you might not be surprised that his patented leg kick was on full display as he began his swing. The end result was quite a sight:
A shot like that definitely deserves an emphatic fist pump.