Tom Gorman

Born: 3/16/1919 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 8/11/1986 in Closter, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-09-14 | Final Game: 1939-09-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Thomas David Gorman

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Biography

Tom Gorman was a professional baseball player born in 1919 whose career spanned a brief period from 1939 to September 18, 1939. Primarily known as a position player, Gorman's time in Major League Baseball was limited, appearing in only four games during his tenure. Despite the challenges many players faced during this era, including the impact of the Great Depression on the sport and the onset of World War II, Gorman's opportunity to play at the highest level represented the aspirations of many aspiring ballplayers of his time. Throughout his career, Gorman did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. His statistical line reflects the rarity of players who make it to the major leagues yet struggle to find their footing. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Gorman's journey to the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless individuals who pursued their dreams in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	5.0	7	4	0	1	2	7.20	0

Career ERA 7.20 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 68.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1939	NY1	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	5.0	7	4	1	2	7.20	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1939	NY1	NL	4	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
P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1939	NY1	P	4	0	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4