Big league life of Norris focus of short film

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DETROIT — Daniel Norris has embarked on the adventure of a Major League Baseball career, which currently finds him taking part in a late-September postseason race with the Tigers.

Norris, who will start for Detroit on Thursday, addresses the idea of the word “adventure” in a short film released by YETI on Monday called “Offseason.” It documents his life away from baseball, shown through the lens of his offseason road trip in his van, “Shaggy,” with close friend Ben Moon.

“It’s not an adventure until something goes wrong,” Norris said.

The film, shot by Moon, explores the challenges Norris faces while trying to make it as a Major League pitcher, as well as the real-life challenges he has faced with beating cancer. It also documents Norris’ love for photography, which kindled his friendship with Moon.

Norris said he had a chance to view the film throughout the editing process and loved seeing the final product.

“It was …

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