Les Norman, baseball player, 1995-1996

Les Norman

Born: 2/25/1969 in Warren, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-29 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Leslie Eugene Norman

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Biography

Les Norman, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Norman played a total of 78 games during his time in the league. He recorded 15 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .169. While he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 4 runs and stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths despite limited offensive production. Norman's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by a growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive statistics. Although he did not achieve the same level of success as many of his contemporaries, his journey through the majors reflected the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Despite his limited playing time, Norman's presence in the league served as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
78 89 15 15 0 1 0 4 1 12 20 0.169 0.275 0.191 0.466 -472.5

Career AVG .169 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 37.2% below league average.

Career OBP .275 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 19.1% below league average.

Career SLG .191 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.466 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — 38.9% 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
1995 KCR AL 24 40 6 9 0 1 0 4 0 6 6 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1996 KCR AL 54 49 9 6 0 0 0 0 1 6 14 0.122 — — — — -472.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 55 22 66 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 KCA OF 17 11 22 1 1 0
1996 KCA OF 38 11 44 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 19
Center Field 8
Right Field 28
Designated Hitter 12

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 KCA AL $118,000
1995 KCA AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $227,000