Tyler Norrick
| IP | 382 |
|---|---|
| ERA | 4.288 |
| WHIP | 1.476 |
| BB/9 | 5.372 |
| SO/9 | 8.929 |
- Full name Floyd Tyler Norrick
- Born 09/27/1983 in St. Louis, MO
- Profile Ht.: 6'3" / Wt.: 195 / Bats: L / Throws: L
- School Southern Illinois
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Drafted in the 6th round (196th overall) by the St. Louis Cardinals in 2006 (signed for $45,000).
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Norrick remains an enigma. He was the top college pitching prospect in the state last year and could have gone in the fifth or sixth round had he not spooked scouts about his signability. The Blue Jays took him in the 17th round and offered him the $150,000 they thought he wanted, only to have him turn it down. He missed a month with shoulder inflammation this spring and got so down on himself that he announced he would retire from baseball at the end of the season. He since has changed his mind, but scouts aren't sure what to make of him. At his best he'll show a lively 88-93 mph fastball and a good slider, and he could make a nifty lefty reliever. He rushes his delivery, putting stress on his shoulder and hurting his command. Norrick could be a bargain as a senior sign--if he has the desire to succeed in pro ball.
