Leo Norris
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1936-1937)
Leo Norris was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1937 for the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 2 seasons. In 270 career games, he hit .262 with 252 hits, 20 home runs, and 112 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 2/13/1987 in Zachary, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1936-04-14
- Last Game
- 1937-10-03
Full name: Leo John Norris
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 270 | 962 | 109 | 252 | 51 | 7 | 20 | 112 | 7 | 60 | 132 | .262 | .307 | .392 | .699 | -1,227 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — 6.5% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 11.2% below league average.
Career SLG .392 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .747 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | PHI | NL | 154 | 581 | 64 | 154 | 27 | 4 | 11 | 76 | 4 | 39 | 79 | .265 | .283 (-7%) | .349 (-10%) | .404 (-5%) | .753 (-8%) | -799.5 |
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 116 | 381 | 45 | 98 | 24 | 3 | 9 | 36 | 3 | 21 | 53 | .257 | .276 (-7%) | .342 (-14%) | .398 (+2%) | .740 (-5%) | -427.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 270 | 962 | 109 | 252 | 51 | 7 | 20 | 112 | 7 | 60 | 132 | .262 | — | — | — | — | -1,227 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (270 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 514 | 64 | 127 | 13 | 42 | .247 |
| Away | 134 | 448 | 45 | 125 | 7 | 70 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937-10-03 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-10-02 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-30 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1937-09-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-29 | PHI | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-09-29 | PHI | NY1 | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-09-27 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1937-09-26 | PHI | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1937-09-25 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1937-09-23 | PHI | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 112 |
| Third Base | 24 |
| Shortstop | 141 |
Leo Norris: the record in brief
Leo Norris's major league career runs from a debut on April 14, 1936 to a final game on October 3, 1937. All of the seasons listed were played for the Philadelphia Phillies. Norris, a shortstop by primary position, both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. The birth record reads May 17, 1908, in Bay St. Louis, MS, USA. Norris died on February 13, 1987, in Zachary, LA, USA. Norris's full given name, per the bio, is Leo John Norris.
Norris's career batting table shows 270 games, 962 at bats and 252 hits, a .262 average, adding 20 home runs and 112 RBI. Norris's career OPS of .699 combines a .307 on-base mark with .392 slugging. Over the seasons Norris played, league hitters batted .280; the .262 career figure is 6.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 6.4% below league average (.699 against .747). No season beat the 11 home runs Norris hit in 1936. The highest hit total in a season was 154, in 1936. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .265 in 1936, did not top the league's .283.
Frequently Asked Questions about Leo Norris
- What years did Leo Norris play?
- Leo Norris played in Major League Baseball from 1936 to 1937.
- Was Leo Norris a pitcher?
- No. Leo Norris was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Leo Norris hit?
- Leo Norris hit 20 career home runs with 252 hits.
- What teams did Leo Norris play for?
- Leo Norris played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1936–1937).
- What were Leo Norris's career stats?
- In 270 games, Leo Norris had 252 hits, 20 home runs, 112 RBI, 109 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .262 batting average.
- What position did Leo Norris play?
- Leo Norris played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Leo Norris and how much did he weigh?
- Leo Norris was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Leo Norris hit each season?
- Leo Norris's home runs by season: 11 in 1936 and 9 in 1937. His most in one season was 11, in 1936.
- What was Leo Norris's career batting average?
- Leo Norris batted .262 over his career, with 252 hits in 962 at bats.
- How many RBI did Leo Norris have?
- Leo Norris drove in 112 runs in his career.
- Is Leo Norris in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Leo Norris has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.