Dan Norman

Born: 1/11/1955 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-27 | Final Game: 1982-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Daniel Edmund Norman

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Biography

Dan Norman, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues from 1977 to 1982. As a position player, he played a total of 192 games, showcasing his versatility and determination on the field. Over the course of his career, Norman recorded 79 hits, including 11 home runs, and tallied 37 RBIs, contributing to his team's offensive efforts. He maintained a batting average of .227 and demonstrated speed on the base paths with 8 stolen bases, illustrating his capability as a dynamic player during a transitional era in baseball. Norman played during a time when the game was evolving, with the late 1970s and early 1980s witnessing shifts in playing styles and the introduction of more strategic approaches to offense and defense. Although his career statistics may not reflect the dominance of some contemporaries, Norman's contributions were significant in the context of his teams, and he is remembered for his grit and determination. His journey through the leagues highlighted the challenges faced by many players of his time, making his story a notable chapter in the rich history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
192	348	29	79	8	3	11	37	8	29	76	0.227	0.287	0.362	0.649	-632.4

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 13.6% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 12.2% below league average.

Career SLG .362 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
1977	NYN	NL	7	16	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	4	2	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	NYN	NL	19	64	7	17	0	1	4	10	1	2	14	0.266	.257 (+3%)	.323 (-12%)	.378 (+28%)	.702 (+9%)	59.1
1979	NYN	NL	44	110	9	27	3	1	3	11	2	10	26	0.245	.265 (-8%)	.329 (-6%)	.397 (-6%)	.727 (-6%)	-113.4
1980	NYN	NL	69	92	5	17	1	1	2	9	5	6	14	0.185	.264 (-30%)	.326 (-28%)	.387 (-27%)	.714 (-28%)	-458.6
1982	WSN	NL	53	66	6	14	3	0	2	7	0	7	20	0.212	.261 (-19%)	.324 (-11%)	.388 (-10%)	.712 (-11%)	-119.5