IP 582
ERA 4.732
WHIP 1.397
BB/9 3.479
SO/9 8.428
  • Full name Daniel David Norris
  • Born 04/25/1993 in Johnson City, TN
  • Profile Ht.: 6'2" / Wt.: 207 / Bats: L / Throws: L
  • School Science Hill
  • Debut 09/05/2014
  • Drafted in the 2nd round (74th overall) by the Toronto Blue Jays in 2011 (signed for $2,000,000).
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    Norris entered 2011 as the top high school lefthander in the country, and he has done nothing to change that assessment. He spent last summer dealing for the East Cobb Yankees and then gave up football, where he played quarterback, to focus on baseball as a senior. Norris has shown three potential plus pitches, with a fastball that reaches 96 mph but generally rests in the 89-93 mph range, a curveball and changeup. He throws the changeup with good arm speed and has plenty of hand speed to spin a breaking ball, and he has also toyed with a slider. Norris features a clean arm and plenty of athleticism, though like many high school pitchers he has inconsistent mechanics, tipping when he's throwing a fastball or breaking ball. He has the athleticism to make adjustments quickly, and he had already improved his arm action in recent months, making it more compact. Scouts laud his makeup and passion for the game. A Clemson recruit, Norris has strong present stuff and room to improve.

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Career Transactions

  • Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of LHP Daniel Norris from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of LHP Daniel Norris from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians sent LHP Daniel Norris outright to Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians sent LHP Daniel Norris outright to Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians designated LHP Daniel Norris for assignment.
  • Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of LHP Daniel Norris from Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians selected the contract of LHP Daniel Norris from Columbus Clippers.
  • LHP Daniel Norris assigned to Columbus Clippers.
  • Cleveland Guardians signed free agent LHP Daniel Norris to a minor league contract.
  • Louisville Bats released LHP Daniel Norris.
  • Cincinnati Reds signed free agent LHP Daniel Norris to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
  • LHP Daniel Norris assigned to Louisville Bats.
  • LHP Daniel Norris roster status changed by Cincinnati Reds.

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