Willie Norwood
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1980)
Willie Norwood was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 4 seasons. In 294 career games, he hit .242 with 207 hits, 18 home runs, and 93 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-04-21
- Last Game
- 1980-10-04
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 294 | 854 | 109 | 207 | 40 | 6 | 18 | 93 | 41 | 57 | 145 | .242 | .290 | .367 | .656 | -1,232 |
Career AVG .242 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.
Career OBP .290 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .367 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OPS .656 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 8.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 39 | 83 | 15 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 17 | .229 | .264 (-13%) | .329 (-15%) | .401 (-7%) | .730 (-10%) | -144.2 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 125 | 428 | 56 | 109 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 46 | 25 | 28 | 64 | .255 | .257 (-1%) | .323 (-7%) | .378 (-1%) | .702 (-4%) | -327.8 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 96 | 270 | 32 | 67 | 13 | 3 | 6 | 30 | 9 | 20 | 51 | .248 | .265 (-7%) | .329 (-9%) | .397 (-3%) | .727 (-6%) | -297.7 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 34 | 73 | 6 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 13 | .164 | .264 (-38%) | .326 (-40%) | .387 (-40%) | .714 (-40%) | -461.9 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 294 | 854 | 109 | 207 | 40 | 6 | 18 | 93 | 41 | 57 | 145 | .242 | — | — | — | — | -1,232 | ||
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 (294 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 136 | 379 | 45 | 84 | 7 | 43 | .222 |
| Away | 158 | 475 | 64 | 123 | 11 | 50 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-10-04 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-10-03 | MIN | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-26 | MIN | KCR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-22 | MIN | CLE | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-20 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-17 | MIN | TOR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-16 | MIN | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980-06-14 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-12 | MIN | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-06-08 | MIN | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 104 |
| Center Field | 82 |
| Right Field | 52 |
| Designated Hitter | 42 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of La Verne | La Verne | CA | 1972 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Willie Norwood
- What years did Willie Norwood play?
- Willie Norwood played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980.
- Was Willie Norwood a pitcher?
- No. Willie Norwood was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Willie Norwood hit?
- Willie Norwood hit 18 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What was Willie Norwood's career batting average?
- Willie Norwood batted .242 over his career, with 207 hits in 854 at bats.
- How many RBI did Willie Norwood have?
- Willie Norwood drove in 93 runs in his career.
- Is Willie Norwood in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Willie Norwood has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.