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Greg Norton

Retired
High Level
MLB
Years
1991-2009 (1996-2009)
Proper Name
Gregory Blakemoor Norton
Positions
3B (826) ... 1B (236) ... SS (153) ... DH (109) ... LF (65) ... RF (43) ... 2B (7) ... OF (3)
Positions
3B - 1B - SS - DH - LF - RF - 2B - OF
Height / Weight
6-1 / 205
Bats / Throws
Both / Right
Birthdate
July 6,1972
High School
Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland,CA)
Colleges
University of Oklahoma (Norman,OK)
Drafted/Signed
1993-2-59-Chicago White Sox
Signing Bonus
$ 152,500
Service Time
9.163 (2008)
Contract Info
2009-2009 ($0.8m)
MLBAM ID
119853
Retrosheet#
nortg001
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career24103156008933815.249.757

[Player Notes]

Father of Jace Norton

Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1991OklahomaBig8NCAA-1183B-1B6120142657122774213400000802221055.323.387.398.785.194.075.0009.4615.321.62100.50
1992OklahomaBig8NCAA-1193B-1B45180315710223745163100000771961443.317.372.428.800.194.111.0008.1615.821.9490.00
1993OklahomaBig8NCAA-1203B-1B552275884204560553322000001272602955.370.450.5591.009.335.189.00012.698.460.6745.40
1993Gulf Coast White SoxGCLRkCHA-203B3912000200110000021002.222.300.222.522.111.000.25010.0010.001.000.00
1993Hickory CrawdadsSALACHA-203B71254366212243602414411410903011844.244.347.354.701.264.110.27613.6214.621.0763.50
1994South Bend Silver HawksMidwACHA-213B127477731372226645362712234718154630107.287.369.379.748.226.092.32511.3613.001.1579.50
1995Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA-223B133469651172326601912649053107101625513186.249.339.345.684.247.096.29011.6216.331.4178.17
1996Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA-23SS762874081143844553355111551253232556.282.357.436.793.268.154.32410.2217.031.6735.88
1996Nashville SoundsAmerAAACHA-23SS43164284714272623174200231861832324.287.350.524.874.335.237.3429.2922.952.4723.43
1996Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA3123SS1123450023014600000112723.217.333.478.811.391.261.20014.8122.221.5011.50
1997Nashville SoundsAmerAAACHA-243B1144148211427126763557101413292214795460.275.366.534.900.391.259.30311.9021.091.7715.92
1997Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA31243B1834592201002801000153745.265.306.441.747.235.176.3465.4121.624.000.00
1998Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA31251B10529938711729363326772121111193302843.237.301.398.699.247.161.2887.8823.332.9633.22
1999Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA31263B1324366211126016504469932123111855104269.255.358.424.782.328.169.28913.5318.241.3527.25
2000Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA-273B29971828405171024232013047124919.289.435.485.920.454.196.32919.3518.550.9619.40
2000Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA31273B7120125496162810264720202752311336.244.333.373.706.264.129.28711.2620.351.8133.50
2001Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL14283B-LF11722530601321340101965002261162462832.267.321.516.837.338.249.3157.7226.423.4217.31
2002Colorado Springs Sky SoxPCLAAACOL-291B-3B31221000000350000011501.083.267.083.350.250.000.14320.0033.331.670.00
2002Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL14293B-1B11316819378173723245201204681951621.220.314.405.719.321.185.27012.3126.672.1724.00
2003Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL14303B114179194715063121164710104801972126.263.325.447.772.279.184.3238.1223.862.9429.83
2004Toledo Mud HensILAAADET48313B5318426386141611244800104582091127.207.297.315.612.239.108.25611.4822.972.0046.00
2004Detroit TigersALMLBDET28313B41869151022001221010132299312.174.276.256.532.221.082.20612.1221.211.7543.00
2005Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA-323B90330579419117560247671122121663813757.285.374.503.877.355.218.31012.3417.591.4319.41
2006Durham BullsILAAATBA-331B3901000100130000011001.111.200.111.311.111.000.16710.0030.003.000.00
2006Tampa Bay RaysALMLBTBA1433DH-RF9829447871501745153569312221533353255.296.374.520.894.330.224.33310.4520.601.9717.29
2007Montgomery BiscuitsSouAATBA14341B72527200400541000493125.280.419.360.779.280.080.33316.1312.900.800.00
2007Tampa Bay RaysALMLBTBA1434DH7520225499042311375500131702401336.243.358.347.705.287.104.31315.4222.921.4950.50
2008Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA-35OF-1B822392003102300100112527.409.440.500.940.227.091.4508.0012.001.500.00
2008Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA1035DH61627200400240000091825.438.500.5631.063.250.125.58311.1122.222.000.00
2008Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL2035LF111171274210073100314000047732021725.246.361.427.788.363.181.28215.3519.801.2924.43
2009Gwinnett BravesILAAAATL-36LF-1B1237312011101037001101741210.324.366.459.825.243.135.3677.3217.072.3337.00
2009Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL20361B9576311200700202010001139729.145.330.171.501.289.026.19620.6220.621.000.00
1991NCAA-1Total---------6120142657122774213400000802221055.323.387.398.785.194.075.3829.4615.321.62100.50Big81991
1992NCAA-1Total---------45180315710223745163100000771961443.317.372.428.800.194.111.3748.1615.821.9490.00Big81992
1993NCAA-1Total---------552275884204560553322000001272602955.370.450.5591.009.335.189.39512.698.460.6745.40Big81993
1993Rk,ATotal--CHA------74263376412243802424511410923111846.243.345.350.695.259.106.27513.5014.471.0765.75GCL1993
1994ATotal--CHA------127477731372226645362712234718154630107.287.369.379.749.226.092.32511.3613.001.1579.50Midw1994
1995AATotal--CHA------133469651172326601912649053107101625513186.249.339.345.685.247.096.29011.6216.331.4178.17Sou1995
1996AAA,AATotal--CHA------119451681282851570785097113862115064880.284.354.468.822.293.184.3309.8819.171.9430.07Amer1996
1996MLBTotal--CHA------1123450023014600000112723.217.333.478.812.391.261.20014.8122.221.5011.50AL1996
1997AAATotal--CHA------1144148211427126763557101413292214795460.275.366.534.900.391.258.30311.9021.091.7715.92Amer1997
1997MLBTotal--CHA------1834592201002801000153745.265.306.441.747.235.176.3465.4121.624.00AL1997
1998MLBTotal--CHA------10529938711729363326772121111193302843.237.301.398.699.247.161.2887.8823.332.9633.22AL1998
1999MLBTotal--CHA------1324366211126016504469932123111855104269.255.358.424.782.328.170.28913.5318.241.3527.25AL1999
2000AAATotal--CHA------29971828405171024232013047124919.289.435.485.920.454.196.32919.3518.550.9619.40IL2000
2000MLBTotal--CHA------7120125496162810264720202752311336.244.333.373.706.264.129.28711.2620.351.8133.50AL2000
2001MLBTotal--COL------11722530601321340101965002261162462832.267.321.516.837.338.249.3157.7226.423.4217.31NL2001
2002AAATotal--COL------31221000000350000011501.083.267.083.350.250.000.14320.0033.331.67PCL2002
2002MLBTotal--COL------11316819378173723245201204681951621.220.314.405.719.321.185.27012.3126.672.1724.00NL2002
2003MLBTotal--COL------114179194715063121164710104801972126.263.325.447.772.279.184.3238.1223.862.9429.83NL2003
2004AAATotal--DET------5318426386141611244800104582091127.207.297.315.612.239.109.25611.4822.972.0046.00IL2004
2004MLBTotal--DET------41869151022001221010132299312.174.276.256.531.221.081.20612.1221.211.7543.00AL2004
2005AAATotal--CHA------90330579419117560247671122121663813757.285.374.503.877.355.218.31012.3417.591.4319.41IL2005
2006AAATotal--TBA------3901000100130000011001.111.200.111.311.111.000.16710.0030.003.00IL2006
2006MLBTotal--TBA------9829447871501745153569312221533353255.296.374.520.895.330.224.33310.4520.601.9717.29AL2006
2007AATotal--TBA------72527200400541000493125.280.419.360.779.280.080.33316.1312.900.80Sou2007
2007MLBTotal--TBA------7520225499042311375500131702401336.243.358.347.705.287.104.31315.4222.921.4950.50AL2007
2008AAATotal--SEA------822392003102300100112527.409.440.500.940.227.091.4508.0012.001.50PCL2008
2008MLBTotal--SEA,ATL------117187294912073500334400047822201930.262.373.439.811.353.176.30915.0020.001.3326.71AL2008
2009AAATotal--ATL------1237312011101037001101741210.324.366.459.825.243.135.3677.3217.072.3337.00IL2009
2009MLBTotal--ATL------9576311200700202010001139729.145.330.171.501.289.026.19620.6220.621.00NL2009
Tot:MLB (13 yrs)MLB11072410315600126889338151832360411614165210092764223377.249.339.419.757.302.170.29511.6921.851.8727.08
Tot:NL (5 yrs)NL55081998197483331465411022421562235093784113.241.330.427.757.322.187.28911.7423.912.0424.82
Tot:AL (9 yrs)AL557159121740378556192101421338095910306591827139264.253.343.414.757.292.161.29811.6620.801.7828.41
Tot:Minors (13 yrs)Minors77227904367501451584415383338456417929285211773229244506.269.357.422.779.292.153.30711.8917.471.4733.21
Tot:AAA (9 yrs)AAA355126921934472660205911178299721111266081467138206.271.361.479.840.347.208.30812.1320.381.6821.15
Tot:AA (3 yrs)AA2167811072053951410824171021497411121929690558147.262.349.379.728.256.117.30411.2716.461.4655.79
Tot:A (2 yrs)A19873110919934410100551031153375727184748151.272.361.371.732.239.098.30812.1613.581.1273.10
Tot:Rk (1 yrs)Rk3912000200110000021002.222.300.222.522.111.000.25010.0010.001.00
Tot:College (3 yrs)College1616081312063779124161470870000028467853153.339.407.467.874.247.128.38510.3212.831.2467.56

Other Batting Statistics

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Glossary
yearteam nameleaguecategoryagegabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
2006Tampa Bay Devil RaysMLB Spring TrainingSpring3324446178017107810200285498.386.463.6361.099.432.250.43212.9614.811.1444.00
2007Tampa Bay Devil RaysMLB Spring TrainingSpring3421576123003006800101156439.211.281.263.544.158.052.2409.3812.501.330.00
2008Seattle MarinersMLB Spring TrainingSpring35194691510291076002032255312.326.400.478.878.326.152.32512.7310.910.8623.00
2009Atlanta BravesMLB Spring TrainingSpring36244911144028008900000245768.286.386.490.876.367.204.31614.0415.791.1324.50
Tot:Spring (4 Yrs)Spring88196325816052720283110504892302137.296.378.454.832.311.158.32112.1713.481.1139.20
Player batting statistics considered to be non-regular season leagues and events.

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1993Hickory CrawdadsSALA203B59--42127161118516900.9142.90.000.0042.183.12
1993Hickory CrawdadsSALA20SS13--153417504900.9803.80.000.009.318.35
1993Gulf Coast White SoxGCLRk203B3--170188001.0002.70.000.005.1100.04
1994South Bend Silver HawksMidwA213B126--92265301738735700.9222.80.000.0090.699.21
1995Birmingham BaronsSouAA223B131--102277252340437900.9382.90.000.0091.098.51
Show all fielding records and totals
Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1991OklahomaBig8NCAA-11840232061Larry Cochell--NCAA Regionals
1992OklahomaBig8NCAA-11943241045Larry Cochell--NCAA College World Series
1993OklahomaBig8NCAA-12031245055Larry Cochell--Conference Tournament
1993Gulf Coast White SoxGCLRkCHA2032273-3Mike Rojas--dnq
1993Hickory CrawdadsSALACHA2052886-71Fred Kendall--dnq
1994South Bend Silver HawksMidwACHA2172675-127Mike Gellinger--dnq
1995Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA2280642-133Terry Francona--dnq
1996Birmingham BaronsSouAACHA2374654-76Mike Heath--dnq
1996Nashville SoundsAmerAAACHA2377674-43Rick Renick--dnq
1996Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2385772-11Terry Bevington109,000dnq
1997Nashville SoundsAmerAAACHA2474693-114Tom Spencer--dnq
1997Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2480812-18Terry Bevington155,000dnq
1998Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2580822-105Jerry Manuel180,000dnq
1999Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2675862-132Jerry Manuel255,000dnqAL-POTW
2000Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA2778652-29Nick Leyva--dnq
2000Chicago White SoxALMLBCHA2795671-71Jerry Manuel285,000Lost in 1st Round (Mariners)
2001Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL2873895-117Buddy Bell450,000dnq
2002Colorado Springs Sky SoxPCLAAACOL2958864-3Chris Cron--dnq
2002Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL2973894-113Clint Hurdle, Buddy Bell525,000dnq
2003Colorado RockiesNLMLBCOL3074884-114Clint Hurdle600,000dnq
2004Toledo Mud HensILAAADET3165784-53Larry Parrish--dnq
2004Detroit TigersALMLBDET3172904-41Alan Trammell600,000dnq
2005Charlotte KnightsILAAACHA3257873-90Nick Leyva--dnq
2006Durham BullsILAAATBA3364782-3John Tamargo---
2006Tampa Bay Devil RaysALMLBTBA33611015-98Joe Maddon327,000dnqAL-POTW
2007Montgomery BiscuitsSouAATBA3481591-7Billy Gardner--League Champions
2007Tampa Bay Devil RaysALMLBTBA3466965-75Joe Maddon800,000dnq
2008Tacoma RainiersPCLAAASEA3580642-8Daren Brown--dnq
2008Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3572904-111Bobby Cox390,0009.163dnq
2008Seattle MarinersALMLBSEA35611014-6Jim Riggleman, John McLaren390,0009.163dnq
2009Gwinnett BravesILAAAATL3681632-12Dave Brundage--Lost in Semi-Finals
2009Atlanta BravesNLMLBATL3686763-95Bobby Cox800,000dnq
32 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
2010New OrleansPCLAAAMinorMIAHitting Coach6677.46237.0dnq
2011New OrleansPCLAAAMinorMIAManager6974.483317.5dnq
2014AuburnSECNCAA-1CollegeAssistant Coach2828.5007--
2015AuburnSECNCAA-1CollegeHitting Coach3626.5815--Regionals
4 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
2009-11-05Granted free agencyNoHist
2009-07-12Activated from Disabled ListAtlanta BravesNoHist
2009-06-11DL - Strained right hamstringAtlanta BravesNoInjury
2008-12-19Signed to 1-year contract for 2009-2009 ($0.8m) [Free Agent]Atlanta BravesNoHist
2008-10-30Granted free agencyNoHist
2008-05-05Traded from Seattle Mariners to Atlanta Braves for Nelson Payano (6/23/2008)Atlanta BravesNoHist
2008-02-15Signed to Minor League contractSeattle MarinersNoHist
2007-11-14Granted free agencyNoHist
2007-05-17Activated from Disabled ListTampa Bay RaysNoHist
2007-03-31DL - Torn right meniscusTampa Bay RaysNoInjury
Show all transactions

Prospect Rankings

csv
Glossary
yearsourcetypeteamrankview rankings
1995Baseball AmericaTeamChicago White Sox10View Rankings
1996Baseball AmericaTeamChicago White Sox10View Rankings
1997Baseball AmericaTeamChicago White Sox4View Rankings
3 record(s)
Prospect rankings are available since 1990 and are based on pre-season rankings from various ranking sites.

Salaries and Contracts

csv
Glossary
yearteamagesalarytm ranklg rankavg salarylg minimumservice timecontract
1993Chicago White Sox152,500Signing Bonus
1996Chicago White Sox23109,000297861,119,981122,667
1997Chicago White Sox24155,000317211,336,609150,000
1998Chicago White Sox25180,000207331,398,831170,000
1999Chicago White Sox26255,000116211,611,166200,000
2000Chicago White Sox27285,000145721,895,630200,000
2001Colorado Rockies28450,000184982,138,896200,000
2002Colorado Rockies29525,000154822,295,649200,000
2003Colorado Rockies30600,000144392,372,189300,000
2004Detroit Tigers31600,000134482,313,535300,000
2006Tampa Bay Rays33327,000--2,699,292327,000
2007Tampa Bay Rays34800,00064602,824,751380,000
2008Seattle Mariners35390,000--2,925,679390,0009.163
2009Atlanta Braves36800,000164532,996,106400,000Signed to 1-year contract for 2009-2009 ($0.8m) [Free Agent] [2008-12-19]
14 season(s)$5,628,500Career Earnings
Talent Ratings
Speed
37
Power
60
Contact
46
XBH
56
RBIs
62
Runs
43
Hitting
56
Durability
52
Team
.486

[Career Highlights]

[1990]  Drafted by the San Francisco Giants in Round #7 (#203) out of Bishop O'Dowd (Oakland,CA) (Did not sign)
[1991]  Played for Oklahoma (NCAA-1)
[1992]  Played for Oklahoma (NCAA-1)
[1993]  Drafted by the Chicago White Sox in Round #2 (#59) out of Oklahoma ... Played for Oklahoma (NCAA-1) ... Played for Gulf Coast White Sox (Rk) ... Played for Hickory Crawdads (A)
[1994]  Played for South Bend Silver Hawks (A) ... Finished top 10 in Midw in Plate Appearances, At Bats, Hits
[1995]  Played for Birmingham Barons (AA) ... Finished top 10 in Sou in Caught Stealings, Walks, Sacrifice Flies, Intentional Walks
[1996]  Played for Birmingham Barons (AA) ... Played for Nashville Sounds (AAA) ... Played for Chicago White Sox (MLB)
Show full Career Summary [1990-2015]
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