Anthony Norman

WTM’S PIRATE PLAYER PROFILES

2007
R:  362/440/500, 174 AB, 4 2B, 10 3B, 19 BB, 19 K, 12-13 SB 

Norman was old for rookie ball and it showed, as he had big hitting numbers and stole bases easily.  He had an interesting power line, with ten of his 14 extra base hits going for three bases.

2008
A:  333/333/333, 3 AB
A+:  257/381/468, 374 AB, 16 2B, 9 3B, 15 HR, 66 BB, 76 K, 36-42 SB 

The Angels moved Norman up to high A and he had a strong season, showing good power, very good on-base ability, and excellent base stealing skills.  Although he was in the hitting-happy California League, the Angels’ Rancho Cucamonga affiliate plays in a pitcher’s park.

2009
A+:  238/326/438, 80 AB, 4 2B, 3 3B, 2 HR, 7 BB, 15 K
IND:  264/351/396, 144 AB, 11 2B, 1 3B, 2 HR, 18 BB, 20 K, 5-10 SB 

Went back to high A and got off to decent start before the Angels released him.  From there Norman went to independent ball.

2010
A+:  200/556/200, 5 AB, 1 AB
AA:  220/336/346, 191 AB, 8 2B, 2 3B, 4 HR, 29 BB, 49 K, 4-6 SB 

After signing with the Pirates, Norman opened season in extended spring training, but eventually spent most of the year with Altoona.  He played sparingly for a while, but became the primary centerfielder when Gorkys Hernandez missed the final six weeks with a broken finger.  Norman drew a lot of walks, but otherwise didn’t hit much.

2011
AA:  282/346/437, 71 AB, 3 2B, 4 3B, 7 BB, 16 K, 2-3 SB
AAA:  235/250/324, 34 AB, 3 2B, 1 BB, 12 K, 1-1 SB 

Norman again opened the season in extended spring training and this time didn’t make an appearance until June.  He got into only 29 games with Altoona and 11 with Indianapolis.

Norman was not eligible for minor league free agency and returned in 2012.  He opened the season yet again in extended spring training, but could appear in AA or AAA if a need arises.