Howie Gorman

Born: 5/14/1913 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/29/1984 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-08-07 | Final Game: 1938-04-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Howard Paul Gorman

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Biography

Howie Gorman was a professional baseball player born in 1913, whose career spanned a brief period from 1937 to 1938. Primarily serving as a position player, Gorman's time in Major League Baseball was marked by a total of 14 games played. During this stint, he recorded 4 hits, contributing to a batting average of 0.2. Despite the limited opportunities, he managed to drive in 1 run and recorded 1 stolen base, showcasing his speed on the basepaths. Gorman's career unfolded during an era characterized by the tail end of the Great Depression, a time when the economic challenges of the 1930s influenced both the sport and its players. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Gorman's experience reflects the journey of many players who navigated the complexities of baseball during that period. His legacy, while not defined by overwhelming statistics, is a testament to the spirit of perseverance that typified the era’s athletes.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
9.0	5.0	3.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0.400	0.625	0.400	1.025

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	9.0	5.0	3.0	2.0	0	0	0	1.0	3.0	0	0	0.400	0.625	0.400	1.025

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	20	3	4	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0.200	0.238	0.250	0.488	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.488 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1937	PHI	NL	13	19	3	4	1	0	0	1	1	1	1	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1938	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	7	0	1	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	PHI	OF	7	0	1	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Right Field	6