Mike Norris
Born: 3/19/1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-04-10 | Final Game: 1990-07-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Michael Kelvin Norris
Biography
Mike Norris was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1955, whose career spanned from 1975 until his retirement on July 4, 1990. Known for his durability and effectiveness on the mound, Norris finished his career with a record of 58-59 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.89. Over the course of his time in Major League Baseball, he accumulated a total of 636 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and compete at a high level. His contributions on the field were recognized with an All-Star selection during his career, highlighting his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his era.
Norris played during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by a shift towards more specialized pitching roles and an increasing emphasis on strikeout ability. Though he did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher was crucial for his teams, and his competitive spirit and pitching prowess left a lasting impression. His career, which concluded in the late 1980s, reflected the changing dynamics of the game, as players began to adapt to new training regimens and strategies. Mike Norris remains a notable figure in baseball history for his contributions on the mound and his representation of a pivotal era in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 59 | 201 | 157 | 52 | 7 | 0 | 1124.3 | 972 | 486 | 108 | 499 | 636 | 3.89 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 16.7 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 0.00 | 118.6 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 4 | 5 | 24 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 96.0 | 91 | 51 | 56 | 44 | 4.78 | -3349.1 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 2 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 77.3 | 77 | 41 | 31 | 35 | 4.77 | -3035.6 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 0 | 5 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49.0 | 46 | 30 | 35 | 36 | 5.51 | -353.4 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 5 | 8 | 29 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 146.3 | 146 | 78 | 94 | 96 | 4.80 | -1910.3 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 22 | 9 | 33 | 33 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 284.3 | 215 | 80 | 83 | 180 | 2.53 | 4466.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 12 | 9 | 23 | 23 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 172.7 | 145 | 72 | 63 | 78 | 3.75 | -2957.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 7 | 11 | 28 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 166.3 | 154 | 88 | 84 | 83 | 4.76 | -6162.0 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 4 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 88.7 | 68 | 37 | 36 | 63 | 3.76 | -889.2 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 3.00 | 689.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | OAK | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | OAK | AL | 29 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | AWDIV | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16.3 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 1.65 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | ALCS | OAK | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7.3 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3.68 |
| 1981 | AWDIV | OAK | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 9.0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 201 | 157 | 100 | 177 | 15 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | P | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | OAK | P | 24 | 19 | 11 | 29 | 2 | 1 |
| 1977 | OAK | P | 16 | 12 | 8 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 1978 | OAK | P | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 | OAK | P | 29 | 18 | 6 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1980 | OAK | P | 33 | 33 | 25 | 52 | 3 | 3 |
| 1981 | OAK | P | 23 | 23 | 16 | 25 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | OAK | P | 28 | 28 | 22 | 21 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983 | OAK | P | 16 | 16 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | OAK | P | 14 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 201 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Gold Glove | P |
| 1980 | Gold Glove | P |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $100,000 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | $283,107 |
| Total Career Earnings | $383,107 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| City College of San Francisco | San Francisco | CA | 1973 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Cy Young Award | AL | 2nd | 91.0 | 140 | 13 |
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 15th | 10.0 | 392 | 0 |