Wayne Norton

Wayne Norton (November 13, 1942 – January 6, 2018) was a Canadian professional baseball outfielder, coach, and scout.

He played 10 seasons in Minor League Baseball, then had a lengthy career as a coach and scout.

[6] After batting .419 during his freshman season, he signed with the New York Yankees in June 1961 and was assigned to the Florida State League (FSL).

[6] Norton left NBI in 1994, worked as a scout for the Baltimore Orioles from 1996 to 1999, then moved to the Seattle Mariners in 2000.

[2] Canadian players he signed include Phillippe Aumont, Tyler O'Neill, James Paxton, and Michael Saunders.

[6] CBN named the Wayne Norton Award, presented to their selection for minor-league pitcher of the year, in his honor.