Detroit Tigers pitcher Daniel Norris made a splash in the sports world for his unique way of living and his billing as a top prospect.  After 13 starts between two franchises last season, Norris is now an established major league pitcher.

With his feet firmly planted on a big league mound, he is now giving back to his hometown.  Norris made an appearance on Saturday back in Johnson City, Tennessee at a fundraiser for Jacob's Nature Park.

Jacob's Nature Park was conceived by Bill Francisco, whose son Jacob died from E-Coli age the age of six.  The fundraiser provided VIP access to Norris and proceeds from it will help further develop the park.  

Norris went 3-2 with a 3.75 ERA last season in his time with the Tigers and the Toronto Blue Jays.  He came up with the Blue Jays and made his MLB debut with the club in 2014, but was dealt at the trade deadline last summer for ace David Price.  

Before his 2014 call-up, Norris was considered Toronto's best prospect and ranked 25th overall by Baseball America.  He also gained notoreity for living out of a 1978 Volkswagon Westfalia van.  

This offseason, Norris announced he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer and after successful surgery in late October he is now cancer free.  He is expected to be Detroit's fourth starter entering the 2016 season. 

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