Connor Norby 2022

[LookinUp]

Seems like a Jeff Kent profile. He wasn't supposed to be a great prospect, but his bat carried him and his defense was solid enough. 

I don't think he'll be confused for Robbie Alomar, but being sure handed (if he is) helps.

[Paul in Virginia]

 

 

[RVAOsFan]

There was a time, not long ago, that Norby may have been viewed as the Orioles best prospect.  Now he probably isn't even the best 2B prospect.  This system is so deep right now and some of these guys are going to get traded.  I personally hope Norby is not one of them, I hope he starts at 2B for several years in Baltimore.

[DoobyDoo]

Norby has 2 HR so far tonight. OPS up to .925.

[justD]

Just hit another HR during his first AB of the game, a blast to left center that was 103 mph EV, 418 ft off a pitcher who has been sitting at 97-99. 

This is his 3rd in his last 4 ABs. 

[Gurgi]

Norby is only 5'10"   with awesome power.  A little like Altueve.   

[Alasdaire]

40 minutes ago, Gurgi said:

Norby is only 5'10"   with awesome power.  A little like Altueve.   

Altuve is 5’6” on his tippy toes and in a class of his own.

Temarr Johnson was was the best bat taken in this year’s draft at 5’10.”

[PeteCanes]

On 8/22/2022 at 3:38 PM, LookinUp said:

Seems like a Jeff Kent profile. He wasn't supposed to be a great prospect, but his bat carried him and his defense was solid enough. 

I don't think he'll be confused for Robbie Alomar, but being sure handed (if he is) helps.

Jeff Kent was almost as good as Alomar.  

[Just Regular]

Norby up to 7th in Eastern League wRC+ among Batters with 200 PA there this season.

https://www.fangraphs.com/leaders/minor-league?pos=all&level=0&lg=5&stats=bat&qual=200&type=1&team=&season=2022&seasonEnd=2022&org=&ind=0&splitTeam=false&players=&sort=19,1

FWIW, Fangraphs Speed score has him faster than everyone else ahead of him except....Gunnar Henderson.

[jabba72]

9 hours ago, Alasdaire said:

Altuve is 5’6” on his tippy toes and in a class of his own.

Temarr Johnson was was the best bat taken in this year’s draft at 5’10.”

His milb page says he's 5-7, ouch. 

https://www.milb.com/player/termarr-johnson-702261

[Chaka Garcia]

7 hours ago, PeteCanes said:

Jeff Kent was almost as good as Alomar.  

Lifetime 290+ BA and 350+ homeruns.

[Tony-OH]

On 8/21/2022 at 5:11 PM, justD said:

This isn't a report, and it's certainly SSS, but I pieced together some plays from the past three games against Somerset.  The last clip is more Ortiz than Norby, but since he was involved and had to receive the throw I included it.  

(Also because it's fun to watch Ortiz.)

 

 

This is excellent D! Great job compiling some video of his defense. From what I see, his hands and arm accuracy are fine, but he's got a little below average arm strength overall.

[Alasdaire]

5 hours ago, jabba72 said:

His milb page says he's 5-7, ouch. 

https://www.milb.com/player/termarr-johnson-702261

Dang! He is a high school kid, so maybe he had a growth spurt.

[Frobby]

13 hours ago, PeteCanes said:

Jeff Kent was almost as good as Alomar.  

Until you put a glove on him.  

[jdwilde1]

17 hours ago, Alasdaire said:

Altuve is 5’6” on his tippy toes and in a class of his own.

Don’t forget about Hack Wilson.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/w/wilsoha01.shtml