Norris was named the Cardinals closer. He finished his 2018 campaign with a 3-6 record and a 3.59 ERA along with going 28-for-33 in save opportunities in 64 games. Toronto Blue Jays On March 6, 2019, Norris signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays that included an invitation to spring training. Norris was released on April 2, 2019. Philadelphia Phillies On January 21, 2020, Norris signed a minor league deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Norris did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He was released by the Phillies organization on July 16. Sugar Land Skeeters In July 2020, Norris signed on to play for the Sugar Land Skeeters of the Constellation Energy League (a makeshift 4-team independent league created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic) for the 2020 season. Winnipeg Goldeyes On July 10, 2021, Norris signed with the Winnipeg Goldeyes of the American Association of Professional Baseball. Norris recorded a 0-0 record, 0.00 ERA, and 9 strikeouts in 6 appearances with the Goldeyes. On August 10, 2021, Norris was released by the Goldeyes Pitching style Norris throws five pitches, although against right-handers he uses only his four-seam fastball (91–94 mph) and slider (83–87). Against lefties, he adds a changeup (85–87). Especially against righties, the slider is his favorite two-strike pitch. It also carries a whiff rate of 38%. Norris also throws a sinker and a curveball. Norris had a win–loss record of 38–49 at the end of the 2013 season. He allowed 1.1 home runs for each nine innings and a 1.411 WHIP ratio of baserunners. He also has a high strikeouts per nine innings ratio. He has finished in the top 10 among National League pitchers in 2011 and 2012. See also List of Major League Baseball single-inning strikeout leaders References External links 1985 births Living people People from Greenbrae, California Baseball players from California Major League Baseball pitchers Houston Astros players Baltimore Orioles players San Diego Padres players Atlanta Braves players Los Angeles Dodgers players Los Angeles Angels players St. Louis Cardinals players Cal Poly Mustangs baseball players Tri-City ValleyCats players Lexington Legends players Salem Avalanche players North Shore Honu players Corpus Christi Hooks players Scottsdale Scorpions players Round Rock Express players Oklahoma City RedHawks players Bowie Baysox players People from Novato, California