Phil Norton

Born: 2/1/1976 in Texarkana, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2000-08-03 | Final Game: 2004-10-02

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

Full name: Phillip Douglas Norton

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Biography

Phil Norton was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 until 2004. Born in 1976, Norton made his mark during the early 2000s, a period characterized by a focus on offensive power and a burgeoning emphasis on pitcher specialization. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 42 games, finishing with a win-loss record of 2-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.07. Known for his resilience on the mound, Norton recorded 61 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, even as he navigated the competitive landscape of the league. Although he did not register any saves during his career, Norton's contributions to his teams were marked by his role as a dependable reliever. He played during a time when pitchers were increasingly being used in specialized roles, and his experience in the majors reflected the evolving strategies of the game. While his overall stats may not place him among the game's elite, Norton's journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplifies the dedication and tenacity required to compete at the highest level. His career spanned crucial years in baseball history, as the sport continued to evolve both on and off the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	6	92	2	0	0	0	92.3	94	52	10	54	61	5.07	0

Career ERA 5.07 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 11.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2000	CHC	NL	0	1	2	2	8.7	14	9	7	6	9.35	—	-
2003	CHC	NL	0	0	4	0	3.3	2	2	3	0	5.40	—	-
2003	CIN	NL	0	0	17	0	14.7	7	4	6	7	2.45	4.40 (+44%)	402.9
2004	CIN	NL	2	5	69	0	65.7	71	37	38	48	5.07	4.46 (-14%)	100.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
92	4	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.3% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +48.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — +30.5% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2000	CHC	NL	2	3	1	2	0	0.667	—	—	—	—
2003	CHC	NL	4	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2003	CIN	NL	17	1	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2004	CIN	NL	69	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—