Effie Norton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1896-1897)
Effie Norton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1897 for the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 5-2 with a 4.13 ERA and 16 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 3/5/1950 in Aspinwall, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1896-08-08
- Last Game
- 1897-06-05
Full name: Elisha Strong Norton
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 3 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 49 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 3.07 | 4.36 (+30%) | -327.7 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 3 | 6.88 | 4.30 (-60%) | -255.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 61.0 | 80 | 28 | 25 | 16 | 4.13 | — | -583 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .243 | .243 | .405 | .649 | 0 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .291 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OBP .243 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.
Career SLG .405 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .649 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 12.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | WAS | NL | 8 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .211 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1897 | WAS | NL | 7 | 18 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 37 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .243 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
| Left Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1894 |
Effie Norton: the record in brief
Effie Norton's major league career runs from a debut on August 8, 1896 to a final game on June 5, 1897. Norton spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Washington Senators. Norton played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on August 17, 1873, in Conneaut, OH, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Norton's death is recorded on March 5, 1950, in Aspinwall, PA, USA. Norton's full given name, per the bio, is Elisha Strong Norton.
Norton pitched in 12 games, starting 7, and finished with a 5-2 record and 4.13 ERA. Norton had 16 strikeouts. Norton's 4.13 ERA was close to the 4.33 league figure for those seasons. In 1896, one of the busiest seasons, Norton posted a 3.07 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.36.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 12, followed by left field (3). On the mound, Norton's fielding totals are 2 putouts, 12 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Effie Norton
- What years did Effie Norton play?
- Effie Norton played in Major League Baseball from 1896 to 1897.
- Was Effie Norton a pitcher?
- Yes. Effie Norton pitched in the major leagues, recording 5 wins and 16 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Effie Norton hit?
- Effie Norton hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Effie Norton play for?
- Effie Norton played for one team, the Washington Senators (1896–1897).
- What were Effie Norton's career stats?
- In 12 games, Effie Norton went 5-2 with a 4.13 ERA, 16 strikeouts, and 61.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Effie Norton play?
- Effie Norton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Effie Norton and how much did he weigh?
- Effie Norton was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Effie Norton's career ERA?
- Effie Norton finished with a 4.13 career ERA, going 5-2 with 16 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Effie Norton have?
- Effie Norton recorded 16 career strikeouts.
- Is Effie Norton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Effie Norton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.