Jake Robert Norton is a 6’4″, 190 lb. right-handed pitcher from Waxahachie, Texas. Waxahachie has called itself home to six former major leaguers, but only Paul Richards made much of an impact, and that was over 70 years ago. The town could use another source of major league pride, and Norton could fit the bill.
Norton started his collegiate career with the North Texas Lions in 2017, a Junior College outfit in the NTJCAC. The club went 25-28 through the year, with Norton pitching in 14 contests, all in relief. He struck out 75 in 63 innings, a 10.