Norberto hit the wall as a starting pitcher in low Class in 2007-08, but found more success after moving to the bullpen in July of the latter season. Last year, his first as a full-time reliever, he had mixed results, impressing in the hitter-friendly California League but scuffling after a promotion to Double-A. Norberto has good velocity for a lefthander, with a fastball that ranges from 89-95 mph and usually settles in around 92. It features late, sinking life. He's still searching for a reliable second pitch. His hard curveball is a fringe-average pitch, and he has mostly scrapped the changeup he used as a starter. He's still more thrower than pitcher and hasn't learned to control the strike zone. The Diamondbacks like Norberto's pure arm strength and competitiveness, and they think he can make a difference in their big league bullpen in the near future. Scouts compare him to a smaller version of J.C. Romero.
Career Transactions
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Estrellas de Felipe Rojas Alou.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Hudson Valley Renegades released LHP Jordan Norberto.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from Durham Bulls.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Durham Bulls from Hudson Valley Renegades.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from Durham Bulls.
Durham Bulls activated LHP Jordan Norberto from the temporarily inactive list.
Durham Bulls placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the temporarily inactive list.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits.
Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster LHP Jordan Norberto to spring training.
Montgomery Biscuits activated LHP Jordan Norberto from the 7-day disabled list.
Montgomery Biscuits placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the 7-day disabled list. Left ebow sprain
Montgomery Biscuits placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the restricted list.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Montgomery Biscuits.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Jordan Norberto to a minor league contract.
Oakland Athletics released LHP Jordan Norberto.
Sacramento River Cats placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the 7-day disabled list.
Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Jordan Norberto to Sacramento River Cats.
Jordan Norberto roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to August 18, 2012. Left shoulder tendinitis.
Oakland Athletics activated LHP Jordan Norberto from the 15-day disabled list.
sent LHP Jordan Norberto on a rehab assignment to Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to May 31, 2012. strained left shoulder
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Leones del Escogido.
Oakland Athletics activated LHP Jordan Norberto.
Oakland Athletics optioned LHP Jordan Norberto to Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics recalled Jordan Norberto from Sacramento River Cats.
Oakland Athletics optioned Jordan Norberto to Sacramento River Cats.
Jordan Norberto roster status changed by Oakland Athletics.
Oakland Athletics traded RHP Brad Ziegler to Arizona Diamondbacks for 1B Brandon Allen and Jordan Norberto.
Reno Aces activated LHP Jordan Norberto from the 7-day disabled list.
Reno Aces placed LHP Jordan Norberto on the 7-day disabled list.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned LHP Jordan Norberto to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks recalled Jordan Norberto from Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks optioned Jordan Norberto to Reno Aces.
Arizona Diamondbacks selected the contract of Jordan Norberto from Mobile BayBears.
LHP Jordan Norberto assigned to Estrellas de Oriente.
Jordan Norberto assigned to Mobile BayBears from Visalia Rawhide.
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