Bill Norman, baseball player, 1931-1932

Bill Norman

Born: 7/16/1910 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 4/21/1962 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-08-08 | Final Game: 1932-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Henry Willis Patrick Norman

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Biography

Bill Norman was a professional baseball player born in 1910, whose career spanned from 1931 to 1932. Primarily a position player, Norman played a total of 37 games at the Major League level, during which he recorded 21 hits and achieved a batting average of .204. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his team's efforts with 8 runs batted in (RBIs). His career, though brief, took place during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded style of play. While Norman's statistics may not reflect a standout career, his presence in the Major Leagues during the early 1930s adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His playing style, characterized by a focus on contact hitting and situational play, mirrored the approaches of many players of that time who adapted to the changing dynamics of the game. Although he did not achieve significant fame, Norman's journey through the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 103 13 21 5 1 0 8 0 6 13 0.204 0.248 0.272 0.520 -503.3

Career AVG .204 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career SLG .272 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 30.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.520 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1931 CHW AL 24 55 7 10 2 0 0 6 0 4 10 0.182 .276 (-34%) .338 (-30%) .388 (-44%) .726 (-37%) -343.1
1932 CHW AL 13 48 6 11 3 1 0 2 0 2 3 0.229 — — — — -160.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 30 0 61 3 5 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 CHA OF 17 0 41 1 3 0
1932 CHA OF 13 0 20 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 26

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Louis University St. Louis MO 1928