P Ken Norford #36
Age: 25 | Bats: R | Throws: R | Morale: Good
02/16/1976
P KEN NORFORD #36 - AGE: 25 - BATS: R - THROWS: R - MORALE: GOOD
G GS Rec SV ERA IP HA HR BB K WHIP WAR
0 0 0-0 0 0.00 0.0 0 0 0 0 0.00 0.0
PITCHING RATINGS (OSA)
Overall Pot. Overall Vs Left Vs Right Pot.
Stuff 50 50 50 55
Movement 40 40 40 45
Control 45 45 45 50
PITCHING RATINGS
Pitch Cur. Pot.
Fastball 60 60
Slider 40 65
Changeup 45 55
Sinker 40 45
 
OTHER PITCHING RATINGS
Velocity 93-95 Mph
Stamina 40
Suggested Role Starter
Type Neutral
Hold Runners 60
Defense 35
RUN/BUNT RATINGS
Running Speed: 20
Stealing Ability: 20
Baserunning Inst.: 25
Sacrifice Bunt: 70
Bunt for Hit: 25
   
GAME LOG, LAST 10 GAMES
Date Vs. Result Start IP H R ER BB K Dec
PERSONALITY
Ken horses around too much.
Personality Class: Unmotivated
Low: Leader, Adaptability, Work Ethic
Birthday:01/04/1951
Born in:Brooklyn, NY
Nationality:American
Height:6' 2"
Weight:190 lbs
Local Popularity:Unknown
National Pop.:Unknown
STATUS
Contract:Minor League Contract
Salary:-
Signed Through:-
Major Service:None, 21 Days
Service This Yr:None
40-Man Service:None, None
Pro Service:6 Years
Arbitration Eligibility:Not yet eligible
Option Years:3 option years left
Contract Extension: -
Drafted:1969, 2nd Pick in Round 5
CAREER PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1975 Cleveland - MLB 24 3 3 2 0 0 2.95 18.1 16 7 6 2 10 9 0 0 1.42 .246 4.74 0.1 131
Total MLB 3 3 2 0 0 2.95 18.1 16 7 6 2 10 9 0 0 1.42 .246 4.74 0.1 131
CAREER MINOR LEAGUE PITCHING STATS
Year/Team/League Age G GS W L SV ERA IP HA R ER HR BB K CG SHO WHIP BABIP FIP WAR ERA+
1969 Total - 18 14 6 4 0 1 1.14 55.1 39 10 7 1 9 74 0 0 0.87 .257 1.30 2.8 100
CAREER FIELDING STATS
Year/Team/League POS G GS PO A DP TC E PCT INN RNG ZR EFF PB RSTA RTO RTO%
1975 Cleveland - MLB P 3 3 1 5 0 6 0 1.000 18.1 2.95 +0.3 1.009
TOTAL P 3 3 1 5 0 6 0 1.000 18.1 2.95 +0.3 1.009
PLAYER HISTORY
09/01/1969 Drafted in the 1969 first-year player draft (Round 5, Pick 2, 114th overall pick) by the Twin Cities Northmen, out of high school Pompton Lakes (Pompton Lakes; Pompton Lakes, NJ).
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
01/01/1970 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (45); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
04/07/1970 Released by the Twin Cities Northmen.
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (50); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
01/01/1971 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 35 (50); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
02/26/1971 Signed a 1-year contract worth a total of $45,600 with the Cleveland Bobcats organization.
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
01/01/1972 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 40 (55); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 35 (50).
06/29/1972 Named the #55 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 45 (50).
01/01/1973 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 45 (45); Control: 45 (50).
04/03/1973 Named the #43 prospect in the MLB
06/28/1973 Named the #38 prospect in the MLB
10/18/1973 Named the #76 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1974 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (60); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 45 (50).
04/09/1974 Named the #78 prospect in the MLB
07/04/1974 Named the #92 prospect in the MLB
01/01/1975 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 45 (55); Movement: 40 (50); Control: 45 (50).
10/29/1975 Wins the 1975 World Series with the Cleveland Bobcats.
01/01/1976 OSA scouting updated ratings (potential): Stuff: 50 (55); Movement: 40 (45); Control: 45 (50).
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