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. 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 shortstop Hanley Ramirez and first
baseman Mike Jacobs, as well as many other of the
Marlins' prospects such as Dan Uggla, Eric Reed, and
Reggie Abercrombie. On April 4, Willingham recorded
his first career multi-homer game, launching two
against the Houston Astros.
Josh was born in Florence, Alabama where he played
high school baseball at Mars Hill Bible School and
collegiate baseball at the University of North
Alabama. Josh is a member of Sigma Chi fraternity,
Eta Rho Chapter.
