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Bud Norris
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David Stefan Norris
- Bats Right , Throws Right
- Height 6' 0" , Weight 225 lb.
- School California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo
- Debut July 29, 2009
- Born March 2, 1985 in Greenbrae, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Pitcher Bud Norris was drafted by the Houston Astros in the 6th round of the 2006 amateur draft. He was signed by scout Dennis Twombley and made his pro debut that summer.
On August 12, 2009, Norris became the first Astros rookie to win his first 3 starts. He went 6-3, 4.53 that first year, but has not had a winning record since. In 2010, he was 9-10, 4.92 and in 2011 6-11, 3.77. He deserved a better fate that season, as his ERA+ was at 100, and he struck out 176 batters in 186 innings. However, the Astros were a wretched tema that year, setting a franchise record for losses.
The Astros had another terrible year in 2012, their last as a National League team, and Norris was at the center of it. He went winless from May 21st to September 26th, losing 12 times in 18 starts before recording a 2-0 win over the St. Louis Cardinals in the team's last home game of the year. He finished the season at 7-13, 4.65 in 29 starts, pitching 168 1/3 innings with 165 strikeouts. Still, he was named the Astros' Opening Day starter for the 2013 season and defeated the Texas Rangers, 8-2, to become the first pitcher to record a win for the Astros in the American League.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2009 Pitcher of the Year Pacific Coast League Round Rock Express
