Norm Bass

Born: 1/21/1939 in Laurel, MS, USA

Died: 6/15/2024 in Inglewood, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-23 | Final Game: 1963-04-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Norman Delaney Bass

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Biography

Norm Bass was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1963. Born in 1939, he brought a unique presence to the mound during his brief career in a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more power-oriented game. Bass appeared in a total of 30 games, finishing with a record of 13 wins and 17 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 5.32, and he recorded 111 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced during his time in the league. Bass's playing career was characterized by a strong competitive spirit, but he struggled to find consistency, which was a common theme for many pitchers in that era who were adapting to the evolving dynamics of baseball. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he played for during a transformative time in baseball history. His journey through the major leagues reflected the trials of many players who were vying for a permanent spot in an increasingly competitive landscape. After his departure from the game, Bass remained a part of baseball history as a reminder of the era's complexities.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
13	17	65	34	6	2	0	253.7	271	150	26	137	111	5.32	0

Career ERA 5.32 vs. league average 3.80 across their career seasons — 39.9% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1961	KC1	AL	11	11	40	23	6	2	170.7	164	89	82	74	4.69	4.03 (-17%)	-2151.1
1962	KC1	AL	2	6	22	10	0	0	75.3	96	51	46	33	6.09	3.96 (-54%)	-1579.0
1963	KC1	AL	0	0	3	1	0	0	7.7	11	10	9	4	11.74	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
66	82	5	8	0	0	1	6	0	3	48	0.098	0.129	0.134	0.264	-596.1

Career AVG .098 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 61.6% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 59.7% below league average.

Career SLG .134 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 65.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.264 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 62.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1961	KC1	AL	41	59	4	7	1	6	1	34	0.119	.258 (-54%)	.328 (-59%)	.399 (-58%)	.727 (-58%)	-596.1
1962	KC1	AL	22	22	1	1	0	0	2	13	0.045	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	KC1	AL	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0