NEW YORK, July 11 (UPI) -- Flordia Marlins rookie lefthander Dontrelle Willis was named to the National League All-Star team Friday as an injury replacement.
He will be subbing for Los Angeles Dodgers righthander Kevin Brown.
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The appointment ends the debate over the snub by Chicago Cubs Manager Dusty Baker, who left Willis off the team in favor of Cubs righthander Kerry Wood.
A 21-year-old who started the season in the minor leagues, Willis has burst onto the scene with the Marlins and is 8-1 with a 1.98 ERA in 12 starts. With his unorthodox style, Willis has drawn comparisons to Vida Blue and Fernando Valenzuela.
Willis is unbeaten in his last nine starts, going 7-0 with an 0.85 ERA. He pitched a one-hitter against the New York Mets.
