I kept giving up runs. It was, for sure, a rough road and a very rocky one. I enjoyed my time there, but not as much as I could have if I would have pitched well.

Nevertheless he continued to post improving save numbers (31 33 & 36) from 1999 to 2001. During Toronto's 2nd game of the season at Tampa Bay Koch showed up at the game wearing an Aubrey Huff jersey at the time a Devil Rays slugger. While he was regarded as one of the most dominating pitchers in the league when he was at his best at times he battled with his control and composure on the mound.

He entered the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays and most recently pitched for the Florida Marlins in 2004. William (Billy) Koch (born December 14 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher.