Garnett Norman
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Garnett Norman was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball for the Memphis Red Sox. In 53 career games, he hit .225 with 39 hits and 17 RBI.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / —
- Died
- 3/8/1925 in Chattanooga, TN, USA
Full name: Garnett Wesley Norman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 173 | 17 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 0 | .225 | .272 | .283 | .555 | -701 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.
Career SLG .283 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 27.3% below league average.
Career OPS .555 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 24.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | MRS | IND | 22 | 69 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .261 | .282 (-8%) | .344 (-13%) | .390 (-18%) | .734 (-16%) | -175.9 |
| 1924 | MRS | NNL | 31 | 104 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | .202 | .283 (-29%) | .345 (-27%) | .389 (-33%) | .734 (-30%) | -525.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 53 | 173 | 17 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 9 | 0 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -701 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 48 |
Garnett Norman: the record in brief
The season rows for Garnett Norman begin in 1923. All of the seasons listed were played for the Memphis Red Sox. Norman, born on January 12, 1900, in Chattanooga, TN, USA, is listed as a right fielder. Norman's death is recorded on March 8, 1925, in Chattanooga, TN, USA. Norman's full given name, per the bio, is Garnett Wesley Norman.
The batting record for Norman: 53 games, 39 hits in 173 at bats, and a .225 average, plus 17 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .272 and the slugging percentage .283, for an OPS of .555. Over the seasons Norman played, league hitters batted .283; the .225 career figure is 20.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .555 to a league .735, 24.5% below average. Norman collected a career-high 21 hits in 1924. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .261 in 1923, did not top the league's .282.
Most of Norman's defensive work, 48 games, came at right field; the rest of the position table shows left field (4) and shortstop (1). The fielding table credits Norman with 73 putouts, 6 assists and 5 errors in the outfield.
Frequently Asked Questions about Garnett Norman
- Was Garnett Norman a pitcher?
- No. Garnett Norman was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Garnett Norman hit?
- Garnett Norman hit 0 career home runs with 39 hits.
- What teams did Garnett Norman play for?
- Garnett Norman played for one team, the Memphis Red Sox (1923–1924).
- What were Garnett Norman's career stats?
- In 53 games, Garnett Norman had 39 hits, 17 RBI, 17 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Garnett Norman play?
- Garnett Norman played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- What was Garnett Norman's career batting average?
- Garnett Norman batted .225 over his career, with 39 hits in 173 at bats.
- How many RBI did Garnett Norman have?
- Garnett Norman drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Garnett Norman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Garnett Norman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.