Elbert Norman
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Elbert Norman was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago American Giants, the New York Lincoln Giants, and the Cleveland Elites. In 10 career games, he hit .139 with 5 hits and 1 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 150 lb
- Died
- 10/23/1962 in New York, NY, USA
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .139 | .139 | .139 | .278 | 0 |
Career AVG .139 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.
Career OBP .139 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 58.5% below league average.
Career SLG .139 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.
Career OPS .278 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | CAG | WES | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | NLG | EAS | 5 | 19 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .158 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CEL | NNL | 4 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 10 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .139 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 10 |
Elbert Norman: the record in brief
The season rows for Elbert Norman begin in 1919. The team column moves through the Chicago American Giants (1919), the New York Lincoln Giants (1920), and the Cleveland Elites (1926). The bio lists Norman's primary position as shortstop. The recorded size is 5 feet, 9 inches and 150 pounds. Norman was born on February 7, 1897, in Berkley, VA, USA. Norman's death is recorded on October 23, 1962, in New York, NY, USA.
In 10 games and 36 at bats, Norman batted .139 with 5 hits, along with 1 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .139 and .139 give Norman a career OPS of .278. Over the seasons Norman played, league hitters batted .272; the .139 career figure is 49.0% below that. The OPS comparison is .278 to a league .704, 60.5% below average. Norman collected a career-high 3 hits in 1920. The best average in the busiest seasons was .158, in 1920.
Frequently Asked Questions about Elbert Norman
- Was Elbert Norman a pitcher?
- No. Elbert Norman was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Elbert Norman hit?
- Elbert Norman hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What teams did Elbert Norman play for?
- Elbert Norman played for 3 teams: the Chicago American Giants (1919), the New York Lincoln Giants (1920), and the Cleveland Elites (1926).
- What were Elbert Norman's career stats?
- In 10 games, Elbert Norman had 5 hits, 1 RBI, and 2 runs, with a .139 batting average.
- What position did Elbert Norman play?
- Elbert Norman played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Elbert Norman and how much did he weigh?
- Elbert Norman was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Elbert Norman's career batting average?
- Elbert Norman batted .139 over his career, with 5 hits in 36 at bats.
- How many RBI did Elbert Norman have?
- Elbert Norman drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Elbert Norman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Elbert Norman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.