Leo Norris

Born: 5/17/1908 in Bay St. Louis, MS, USA

Died: 2/13/1987 in Zachary, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-04-14 | Final Game: 1937-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Leo John Norris

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Biography

Leo Norris, born in 1908, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the late 1930s. Active from 1936 to 1937, Norris played as a position player, participating in a total of 270 games throughout his career. He concluded his time in the league with a batting average of .262, amassing 252 hits, which included 20 home runs and 112 runs batted in (RBIs). Known for his speed and agility on the basepaths, Norris also contributed 7 stolen bases to his career totals. Playing during a transitional period in baseball, Norris showcased his talents in an era marked by the gradual shift away from the deadball style of play. While not a household name, his contributions on the field reflected the competitive nature of the league during the late 1930s, a time when the game was beginning to see the influence of power hitters and more dynamic offensive strategies. Norris's career, though brief, is remembered as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the diverse array of players who contributed to the sport's evolution.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
270	962	109	252	51	7	20	112	7	60	132	0.262	0.307	0.392	0.699	-1563.2

Career AVG .262 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.699 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1936	PHI	NL	154	581	64	154	27	4	11	76	4	39	79	0.265	.283 (-7%)	.349 (-10%)	.404 (-5%)	.753 (-8%)	-1039.3
1937	PHI	NL	116	381	45	98	24	3	9	36	3	21	53	0.257	.276 (-7%)	.342 (-14%)	.398 (+2%)	.740 (-5%)	-523.9