Willie Collazo #36

William (Willie) Collazo... Graduated from Dr. Gilberto Concepcion de Garcia High School in Puerto Rico in 1997, where he played baseball... Attended Kirkwood Community College in Iowa from 1997-1999 where he was a First- Team All-American in baseball... In his three years at Kirkwook, his team advanced to the Junior College World Series two times, finishing second in 1998 and third in 1999... Also attended Florida International University in Miami, FL, from 2000-2001.

2009

In his first season with the Marlins organization, spent the entire season with New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League... Ranked T-1st on the club in wins (9), 2nd in innings pitched (126.1) and ERA (3.70)... Began the season making 15 relief appearances, prior to moving into the starting rotation, where 16 of his next 19 outings were as a starter... LIKES TO START: Saw much greater success as a starter, posting a 3.07 ERA in his 16 starts, going 7-4... Out of the bullpen, recorded a 2-1 mark with a 5.76 ERA in 18 outings... GRADUAL IMPROVEMENT: From April thru Aug. posted an improved ERA in each monh, April ERA 4.83, May 4.26, June 3.30, July 2.93 and Aug 1.93.

2008

Spent entire season with New Orleans (AAA) in the New York Mets system... Finished with a 4-9 record and two saves (four opportunities) with a 4.05 ERA in 37 games (16 starts)... Led Zephyrs pitching staff in innings pitched (135.2) and tied for the team lead in home runs allowed (18)... Posted 3-8 record and 4.20 ERA (98.2 IP/46 ER) as a starter and 1-1 record with two saves and 3.65 ERA (37.0 IP/15 ER) in 21 relief appearances... Began season in the bullpen, posting a 1-1 record with two saves and 2.67 ERA (27.0 IP/8 ER) through his first 14 games... Made 10 consecutive starts from May 13-June 29, going 3-5 with a 4.33 ERA (62.1 IP/30 ER)... Started six of his final 13 games, owning an 0-3 record and 4.47 ERA (46.1 IP/23 ER) in that span... Dropped his final seven decisions after starting the year with a 4-2 record through his first six decisions.

2007

Was unscored upon in four of his six outings with New York...Made his major league debut on September 5th at Cincinnati...Tossed 1.2 scoreless innings...Lefthanded batters were 1-9 (.111) against him...Had his contract selected from New Orleans (AAA) of the Pacific Coast League on September 1st...Named the Sterling Award recipient at New Orleans, emblematic of the team MVP...Selected to the Pacific Coast League All-Star Game...Was the PCL Pitcher of the Week for the week of July 23rd-July 29th...Had thrown 33.0 shutout innings of relief at New Orleans dating back to July 23rd before he was recalled on September 1st...Also, in 20 games after the Triple-A All-Star Game, he posted a 0.50 ERA...Finished second on the Zephyrs in games and fourth in innings pitched and strikeouts.

2006

Pitched in two international baseball competitions and for two Mets' farm clubs during the season...In February, he represented Puerto Rico at the World Baseball Classic...Had an 0-0 record in three games (2.0 innings)...Started the year with Binghamton (AA) of the Eastern League...Joined Norfolk (AAA) of the International League on June 25...Returned to Binghamton on August 4 and made three starts for the B-Mets...The last part of the month he represented Puerto Rico in the COPABE Olympic Qualfying Tournament in Havana, Cuba...Finished fourth in the EL in ERA...Did not allow a home run over a 76.0 inning span from April 24-June 18 (11 starts)...Was selected the Eastern League's Pitcher of the Week twice: April 10-April 16 and June 12-June 18...Went at least 6.0 innings in 14 of his 18 starts for Binghamton...Also gave up three or less runs in 14 of those 18 starts...In five games in June, he was 3-1 with a 3.06 ERA (12 earned runs/35.1 innings)...Tossed a nine-inning complete game shutout to turn back New Britain on June 13...Gave up five hits, with a walk and five strikeouts...Went at least 6.0 innings in five of his seven starts with Norfolk...Struck out nine in 5.1 innings in a win at Columbus on June 29...Went 3-3 with a 3.50 ERA in nine games, seven starts for Carolina of the Puerto Rico Winter League...In 43.2 innings, he allowed 40 hits, 18 runs, 17 earned, with six walks and 23 strikeouts...Made one start for Puerto Rico in the Caribbean World Series, allowing one earned run in 6.2 innings.

2005

Split time between Salt Lake (AAA) and Arkansas (AA), combining to go 1-6, with a 7.01 ERA in 37 games, 11 starts.

2004

Led the Texas League in shutouts and complete games.