By Dayne Hudson
Most people handed a $2 million signing bonus would get a headache thinking about what to do with the money.
Everyone except 21-year-old Daniel Norris, the major league baseball star who is probably the most down to earth sportsman alive.
The Blue Jays pitcher lives in a mustard, 1978 Westfalia Volkswagen van, and is doing everything except complaining!
He documents his life on Twitter via @danielnorris18, where followers read all about his love of baseball and waves.
Norris is making an attempt at cracking Toronto's top five after making his debut in the big leagues in September.
“I think the simplicity of it all was the most appealing,” Norris told GrindTV. “I grew up with a simple lifestyle, and I knew going into professional baseball that would be tested. In my mind there’s no need for luxury, or at least society’s sense of the word.”
Daniel Norris calls his van "Shaggy" and be all photographs, looks like he couldn't be happier.
“The craziest part was never really getting settled in anywhere,” Norris told Baseball America. “You get there and you’re happy to be there and then you kind of feel a sense of urgency to continue moving. Then sure enough, you get that opportunity and you almost pack your bags as you unpack them."
Daniel says last year, he used 2 sets of clothes for the whole year!
I have to say this type of living reminds me of Randy the Ram from the film THE WRESTLER starring Mickey Rourke.
This was a common tactic employed by wrestlers who were struggling to make ends meet.
There were tales of some who would even live behind churches, living off pay check to pay check after each and every fight.
But the amazing thing is, that Daniel Norris could afford a very nice home/apartment somewhere, but doesn't feel the need?!
Daniel Norris had five appearances last season but is aiming for the big time.
And with such a down to earth attitude, it's hard to see him not making it.
