Dave Norris saw 2 seasons in Cardinals system, single-A
Johnson City Cardinals hurler Dave Norris took the mound in the second game of this August 1990 double header and proceeded to have little trouble, The Johnson City Press wrote.
He went six innings in the contest and gave up five hits, before two consecutive walks led to him being lifted. Norris picked up the win.
Norris got that win in his first season as a pro. He went on to see just one more campaign. He topped out at single-A.
Norris' career began that year in 1990, taken by the Cardinals in the 18th round of the draft out of Saint Mary's College of California.
He started with the Cardinals at rookie Johnson City. He went two innings and gave up one unearned in a July game. He took the loss in an August game, going seven and giving up two runs.
Overall, Norris got into 24 games that year, starting five. He went 2-2, with a 4.50 ERA.
He then moved to single-A Springfield for 1991. He went 2-0, with a 4.03 ERA in 12 relief outings to end his career.
Made the Majors:1,423-32.1
Never Made Majors:3,010-67.9%-X
