Derek Norris-what could have been

[t7017s]

Yeah we are one of what... 3 schools at the collegiate level that let their catchers call their own games and yet we spend no time at all with them. Uh huh, sure. There is a reason our catchers are always the best in college baseball, especially defensively, and it isn't because they teach themselves!

[ShockCity]

Ya, that's BS. The Shocker coaches spend more time than just about any other team in the country working with catchers one on one on their position. Hence, all of the guys who have come through here and are able to call their own game.

[shockfan89_]

Yes not a real smart post. Shows he probably did the right thing going pro if he is that dumb.

[shockmonster]

Lawmaker, we were both wrong. But I remembered that he didn't sign for anything close to 650 K. Here is an article that shows his bonus to be 210 K. http://natspark.blogspot.com/2009/01...rospect-6.html

Derek Norris is another potential first round draft pick that the Nationals were able to snag in a later round. The six foot, 200 pound, catcher from Goddard Kansas dominated the Jayhawk state his junior year of high school. The right handed power hitter scorched opponents batting .500 with 11 doubles, 3 home runs and 36 RBI's, earning all-state, all-league, all-metro, and honorable mention All-American in 2006.



Like many potential, but not lock first round draft talents, Goddard committed to play to a school (Wichita State University) the fall of his senior year as a safety net in case he didn't get the kind of professional opportunity he hoped for. This seemed like a brilliant move for Norris after an arrant throw struck him in the head while he was standing in the dugout, causing him to start the season slowly.


Norris was able to rebound however, earning all state honors again as well as making Louisville's All American team. Norris was also named player of the year for the state of Kansas. Because of his slow start however, and his 'inbetweener' status as a third basemen/catcher, Norris slipped to the fourth round of the 2007 draft where the Nationals picked him up and signed him with a $210,000 signing bonus.

[lawmaker]

Dr--I posted the article so you could see what HE said. There is no way in hell I believe it.

[ShockCity]

Derek is still having a great year. Lot's of power. .309 avg., .989 OPS, 23 HR, 74 RBI. Striking out alot with 90 in 204 AB's.

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/milb/stats/stats.jsp?pos=C&sid=milb&t=p_pbp&pid=519083

[KC Shox]

Oh well, we got a new catcher coming in soon from NW high. Former Shox B Hall has been working with him and likes his stuff. Very exciting.