Phil Norton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2000-2004)
Phil Norton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004 for the Chicago Cubs and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 5 seasons. Across 92 career appearances, he went 2-6 with a 5.07 ERA and 61 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 502.8.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2000-08-03
- Last Game
- 2004-10-02
Full name: Phillip Douglas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 9.35 | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.45 | 4.40 (+44%) | 402.9 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65.7 | 71 | 37 | 38 | 48 | 5.07 | 4.46 (-14%) | 100.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 2 | 6 | 92 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 92.1 | 94 | 52 | 54 | 61 | 5.07 | — | 503 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | .500 | .500 | 1.000 | 0 |
Career AVG .500 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — +87.3% above league average.
Career OBP .500 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +48.1% above league average.
Career SLG .500 vs. league average .429 across their career seasons — +16.5% above league average.
Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — +30.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | CHN | NL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CHN | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | CIN | NL | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | CIN | NL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 92 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (184 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 48 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .667 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 44 | 43.1 | 38 | 20 | 18 | 29 | 4.15 |
| Away | 48 | 49.0 | 56 | 32 | 36 | 32 | 5.88 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-02 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-26 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-23 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-22 | CIN | ATL | W | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-12 | CIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-11 | CIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-08 | CIN | HOU | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-06 | CIN | HOU | — | 1.1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004-09-04 | CIN | MIL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2004-09-03 | CIN | MIL | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 92 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | CIN | NL | $303,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $303,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Texarkana | TX | 1996 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Phil Norton
- What years did Phil Norton play?
- Phil Norton played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2004.
- Was Phil Norton a pitcher?
- Yes. Phil Norton pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 61 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Phil Norton hit?
- Phil Norton hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Phil Norton's career batting average?
- Phil Norton batted .500 over his career, with 2 hits in 4 at bats.
- What was Phil Norton's career ERA?
- Phil Norton finished with a 5.07 career ERA, going 2-6 with 61 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Phil Norton have?
- Phil Norton recorded 61 career strikeouts.