Fansided · Nov 17, 2018
Miami Marlins Futures: John Norwood’s 2018 Review
Throughout the 2018/2019 offseason, Marlin Maniac will devote one article each for every player who appeared in the Miami Marlins system for the 2018 season. Every. Single. Player. This is Part 105 of 286. For the first 100, click here.
John Lindsay Norwood is a 6’1″, 185 lb. right fielder from Peapack, New Jersey. Born on September 24th, 1992, he was chosen in the 12th round of the 2011 Amateur Entry Draft by the Toronto Blue Jays, 379th overall out of Seton Hall Prep.
Norwood didn’t sign with Canada’s only MLB team, instead electing the collegiate route with Vanderbilt. In three seasons in the Commodore outfield, Norwood threw down a .284/.358/.391 slashline, with five home runs and 49 RBI.