Connor Norby, Miami Marlins, 2B, 3B, OF
MIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 19: Connor Norby #24 of the Miami Marlins at bat against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the sixth inning of the game at loanDepot park on August 19, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)
The Marlins’ acquisition of one of the Orioles’ premier infield prospects at the trade deadline appeared to have angered a large portion of the fan base. However, given how heavily stacked the potential capital market was in Baltimore, Mike Elias and colleagues felt comfortable taking this risk.
Norby has been one of the league’s hottest hitters since that deal. Fans of the Marlins have some good news at last!
In the depths of the Baltimore farm system, Norby lost his way. Now that he has the opportunity to play in the major leagues on a daily basis, his once-dangerous confidence is blossoming.
His Statcast page suggests he’s barreling balls at one of the highest rates
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