Nelson Norman

Born: 5/23/1958 in San Pedro de Macoris, San Pedro de Macorís, D.R.

MLB Debut: 1978-05-20 | Final Game: 1987-04-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Nelson Augusto Norman

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Biography

Nelson Norman, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned nearly a decade from 1978 to 1987. Primarily playing as a position player, Norman appeared in a total of 198 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was known for his versatility on the field, contributing both defensively and offensively to his teams. Over the course of his career, he amassed 95 hits, resulting in a batting average of .221. Though he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 25 runs and showcased his speed with 4 stolen bases. Norman played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by evolving player dynamics and strategies. While he may not have been a marquee player, his role in the game reflected the broader trends of the era, particularly in the emphasis on speed and defensive skills. Despite the challenges of competing at the highest level, Norman's contributions to his teams remain a testament to his dedication to the sport and the impact of utility players in baseball history. He retired on April 29, 1987, leaving behind a legacy of perseverance in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
198	429	42	95	12	3	0	25	4	21	50	0.221	0.256	0.263	0.519	-1966.9

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OBP .256 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 32.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.717 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1978	TEX	AL	23	34	1	9	2	0	1	0	0	5	0.265	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	TEX	AL	147	343	36	76	9	3	21	4	19	41	0.222	.265 (-17%)	.329 (-21%)	.397 (-33%)	.727 (-28%)	-1966.9
1980	TEX	AL	17	32	4	7	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.219	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	TEX	AL	7	13	1	3	1	0	2	0	1	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	PIT	NL	3	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	WSN	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	3	0	0	0	0	0
3B	6	2	2	4	0	1
SS	184	141	219	417	31	88

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1978	TEX	3B	6	2	2	4	0	1
1978	TEX	SS	18	8	14	46	1	7
1979	TEX	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1979	TEX	SS	142	115	177	302	24	64
1980	TEX	SS	17	12	21	45	4	12
1981	TEX	SS	5	4	5	21	1	5
1982	PIT	2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
1982	PIT	SS	1	1	1	2	0	0
1987	MON	SS	1	1	1	1	1	0