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Jim Norris

Jim Norris Notable

b. December 20, 1948 · Cleveland Indians 1977–1979, Texas Rangers 1980

Jim Norris divided four seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Cleveland Indians from 1977, then the Texas Rangers through 1980.

Across 489 games he batted .264, with 338 hits and 173 runs. He finished with 7 home runs, 57 doubles and 59 stolen bases.

He played 377 games in the outfield, with 760 putouts and 12 errors.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on December 20, 1948. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1977 CLE 13344059119 2362 37645726 .270
1978 CLE 1133154189 1452 27422012 .283
1979 CLE 1243535087 1563 30443515 .246
1980 TEX 1191742343 500 1623166 .247
Career 4891282173338 57177 11017312859 .264

On this day & linked events

1948

Born December 20, 1948

Brooklyn, NY, USA

Image: Cleveland Indians, public domain