Josh Willingham
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| Florida Marlins — No. 14 | |
| Left fielder | |
| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| Major League Baseball debut | |
|---|---|
| July 6, 2004 for the Florida Marlins | |
| Selected MLB statistics (through 2006) |
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| HR | 27 |
| BA | .275 |
| RBI | 79 |
Joshua David Willingham (born February 17, 1979 in Florence, Alabama), is an American Major League Baseball player for the Florida Marlins. He is nicknamed "The Hammer." A power-hitting prospect for six minor league seasons, Willingham has been held back by his injuries. Drafted as a shortstop, he moved behind home plate to become a catcher. He is now the regular left fielder for the Florida Marlins, while also sharing the catching duties with Miguel Olivo and Matt Treanor. Willingham is very talented, possessing considerable power and discipline at the plate. He was one of several hopeful 2006 National League Rookie of the Year Candidates with the Marlins, along with right fielder Jeremy Hermida, shortstop Hanley Ramirez, and first baseman Mike Jacobs, as well as any other of the Marlins' prospects such as Dan Uggla, Eric Reed, and Reggie Abercrombie. On April 4th, Willingham recorded his first career multi-homer game, launching two against the Houston Astros.
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