Jim Norris

Born: 12/20/1948 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-07 | Final Game: 1980-10-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: James Francis Norris

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Biography

Jim Norris, born in 1948, was a notable position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980. Over the course of his career, he played in 489 games, where he accumulated 338 hits and posted a batting average of .264. Known for his speed on the base paths, Norris demonstrated his agility by stealing 59 bases, contributing to his team's offensive strategies. His power at the plate was reflected in his 7 home runs and 110 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments of the game. Norris's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball history, marked by the transition from the high-scoring eras of the late 1960s and early 1970s to the more balanced approaches of the late 1970s. His playing style embodied the versatility and hustle that characterized many players of his time, as he consistently leveraged his speed and contact hitting to impact games in various ways. While not a superstar, Norris's contributions to his teams and his role as a reliable player highlighted the importance of all-around skill sets in the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
489	1282	173	338	57	17	7	110	59	173	128	0.264	0.348	0.351	0.699	-409.4

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .348 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .351 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — near 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	CLE	AL	133	440	59	119	23	6	2	37	26	64	57	0.270	.264 (+2%)	.329 (+9%)	.401 (-9%)	.730 (-1%)	87.1
1978	CLE	AL	113	315	41	89	14	5	2	27	12	42	20	0.283	.257 (+10%)	.323 (+12%)	.378 (avg)	.702 (+6%)	425.1
1979	CLE	AL	124	353	50	87	15	6	3	30	15	44	35	0.246	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-1%)	.397 (-12%)	.727 (-7%)	-450.8
1980	TEX	AL	119	174	23	43	5	0	0	16	6	23	16	0.247	.264 (-7%)	.326 (avg)	.387 (-29%)	.714 (-16%)	-470.8