Derek Norris Stats
- Height / Weight
- 6' 0" / 210 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- 2/14/1989 (35)
- Experience
- 6
Derek Norris Season Stats
Last 10 Games
Derek Norris News
The Detroit Tigers sent two catchers to minor league camp Thursday: Derek Norris and Jarrod Saltalamacchia. Both catchers signed with Detroit this offseason on minor league contracts with invitations to spring training. It was expected that Norris would at least compete for a spot on the big league roster, but he missed the cut. Norris is a career .230 hitter who hit a career-best 14 HR in both 2015 and 2016. Saltalamacchia spent 2016 with the Tigers and started off hot before fizzling to post a .171 batting average on the season. Either (or both) of them could end up in Detroit at some point this season, but don't count on them being fantasy-relevant for any purpose.
Ex-Tampa Bay Rays catcher Derek Norris has been suspended for the rest of the season. This decision comes as a result of an investigation by MLB into an alleged incident of domestic abuse. He will also forfeit $100K of his termination pay which was donated to charities with a link to domestic violence. It is important to understand that none of this actually means there is definitely a case of domestic violence or even that he actually committed a crime. Hard to tell what his future in MLB is after this hit to his public image.
Tampa Bay Rays catcher Derek Norris was designated for assignment Friday in order to make room for Wilson Ramos who should be activated in time for the game Saturday. Norris went out on a high note as he homered, drove in two runs and scored three times. There are no guarantees but if you have Norris in a league where catching is scarce, you may want to hold him for a few days. Norris has performed well enough that there may be some interest somewhere.