Jim Norris
James Francis Norris
Born: December 20, 1948
Brooklyn, NY US
Primary Position: Outfield
All Position(s) Played: 1B, P
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 175
Draft: Round 31 (1967 June Amateur Draft, Chicago White Sox)
Draft: Round 2 (1970 June Secondary Draft, Cincinnati Reds)
Draft: Round 5 (1971 January Secondary Draft, Cleveland Indians)
School: Seaford HS (NY)
Maryland
Career: 1971-1981
Major League Statistics
Jim Norris compiled a career batting average of .289 with 27 home runs and 306 RBI in his 744-game career with the Indians, Jacksonville Suns, Elmira Pioneers, San Antonio Brewers, Oklahoma City 89ers, Toledo Mud Hens and Wichita Aeros. He began playing during the 1971 season and last took the field during the 1981 campaign.
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Pitching:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | W | L | W% | ERA | G | GS | GF | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | IBB | SO | HBP | BK | WP | BF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 4.50 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | R | GULF | Indians | 47 | 204 | 165 | 34 | 63 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 21 | 12 | 3 | 37 | 16 | .382 | .495 | .515 | 1.010 | 85 | 1 | 0 | 1 | ||
| 1971 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | 13 | 49 | 37 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 4 | .216 | .362 | .243 | .605 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | ||
| 1972 | AA | EL | Elmira Pioneers | 106 | 406 | 329 | 37 | 76 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 34 | 16 | 3 | 68 | 46 | .231 | .364 | .301 | .665 | 99 | 2 | 5 | 2 | ||
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 116 | 411 | 346 | 57 | 94 | 21 | 3 | 6 | 47 | 13 | 2 | 55 | 35 | .272 | .365 | .402 | .767 | 139 | 0 | 3 | 7 | ||
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 44 | 159 | 140 | 26 | 49 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 19 | 30 | .350 | .428 | .493 | .921 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| 1974 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 82 | 347 | 291 | 46 | 85 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 40 | 13 | 10 | 50 | 49 | .292 | .391 | .430 | .821 | 125 | 0 | 2 | 4 | ||
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 79 | 316 | 253 | 32 | 71 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 15 | 5 | 52 | 48 | .281 | .397 | .379 | .776 | 96 | 0 | 6 | 5 | ||
| 1976 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 133 | 558 | 435 | 92 | 139 | 23 | 7 | 7 | 68 | 40 | 11 | 118 | 45 | .320 | .464 | .453 | .917 | 197 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 124 | 495 | 401 | 64 | 107 | 16 | 5 | 5 | 46 | 17 | 7 | 84 | 14 | .267 | .391 | .369 | .760 | 148 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Totals | 744 | 2945 | 2397 | 390 | 692 | 118 | 38 | 27 | 306 | 134 | 42 | 492 | 287 | .289 | .407 | .403 | .810 | 967 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 26 | 5 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | R | GULF | Indians | OF | 27 | 42 | 2 | 3 | 0 | .936 | 1.630 |
| 1971 | R | GULF | Indians | 1B | 20 | 181 | 11 | 2 | 26 | .990 | 9.600 |
| 1971 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | 1B | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.500 |
| 1971 | AA | SOUL | Jacksonville Suns | OF | 13 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.692 |
| 1972 | AA | EL | Elmira Pioneers | 1B | 92 | 759 | 41 | 11 | 72 | .986 | 8.696 |
| 1972 | AA | EL | Elmira Pioneers | OF | 14 | 35 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 2.714 |
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | OF | 85 | 108 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.365 |
| 1973 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 1B | 10 | 70 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 1.000 | 7.600 |
| 1974 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | OF | 67 | 110 | 3 | 5 | 1 | .958 | 1.687 |
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | OF | 26 | 35 | 2 | 1 | 0 | .974 | 1.423 |
| 1974 | AA | TL | San Antonio Brewers | 1B | 15 | 104 | 7 | 1 | 10 | .991 | 7.400 |
| 1974 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 1B | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 |
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | OF | 53 | 103 | 4 | 4 | 0 | .964 | 2.019 |
| 1975 | AAA | AA2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | 1B | 11 | 82 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 1.000 | 8.273 |
| 1976 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | OF | 91 | 154 | 5 | 5 | 0 | .970 | 1.747 |
| 1976 | AAA | IL | Toledo Mud Hens | 1B | 8 | 79 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 1.000 | 1.125 |
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | 1B | 96 | 818 | 60 | 7 | 81 | .992 | 9.146 |
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | OF | 27 | 40 | 3 | 2 | 1 | .956 | 1.593 |
| 1981 | AAA | AA2 | Wichita Aeros | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | |
| Totals | 659 | 2746 | 168 | 41 | 220 | .986 | 4.422 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | R | Gulf Coast League | Indians | CLE | ||
| 1971 | AA | Southern League | Jacksonville Suns | CLE | ||
| 1972 | AA | Eastern League | Elmira Pioneers | CLE | ||
| 1973 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Brewers | CLE | ||
| 1974 | AA | Texas League | San Antonio Brewers | CLE | ||
| 1974 | AAA | American Association 2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | CLE | ||
| 1975 | AAA | American Association 2 | Oklahoma City 89ers | CLE | ||
| 1976 | AAA | International League | Toledo Mud Hens | CLE | ||
| 1981 | AAA | American Association 2 | Wichita Aeros | TEX |
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