Vic Willis

Victor Gazaway Willis (April 12, 1876 – August 3, 1947) was an American Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher.

He played for the Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, and St. Louis Cardinals in 13 seasons in the National League (NL) from 1898 to 1910.

This was due to their low enrollment at the time, which allowed them to add local talent to fill out their roster.

After the team ceased operations in June, he moved to the Lynchburg Hill Climbers of the Virginia State League.

[1] The Beaneaters acquired Willis to fill the void left by Jack Stivetts, who was near retirement due to an arm injury.

[3] Willis began his major league career with the Beaneaters on April 20, 1898, in a relief appearance against the Baltimore Orioles, allowing eight runs, three walks, and a wild pitch in an 18–2 loss while also hitting two batters.

In one game against the Philadelphia Phillies, opposing pitcher Red Donahue threw a no-hitter, while Willis allowed eight walks in a 5–0 loss.