Tom Gorman, baseball player, 1981-1987

Tom Gorman

Born: 12/16/1957 in Portland, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-02 | Final Game: 1987-04-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Thomas Patrick Gorman

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Biography

Tom Gorman, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1981 to April 24, 1987. Known for his competitive spirit and strategic approach on the mound, Gorman played during a pivotal time in Major League Baseball, characterized by a shift toward more specialized roles for pitchers. He concluded his career with a record of 12-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.34, demonstrating his ability to navigate the challenges of the game. Throughout his career, Gorman amassed a total of 144 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower batters with his pitching arsenal. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions were often felt in crucial game situations, where he provided reliable innings in relief or as a starter. Gorman's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the 1980s, a decade marked by both offensive prowess and strategic pitching. His legacy lies in his determination and the role he played in shaping the competitive landscape of the sport during his tenure.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 10 126 7 0 0 0 213.7 212 103 18 66 144 4.34 0

Career ERA 4.34 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1981 WSN NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 15.0 12 7 6 13 4.20 3.58 (-17%) -
1982 WSN NL 1 0 5 0 0 0 0 7.0 8 4 4 6 5.14 — -
1982 NYN NL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 9.3 8 1 0 7 0.96 3.86 (+75%) 0.0
1983 NYN NL 1 4 25 4 0 0 0 49.3 45 27 15 30 4.93 3.87 (-27%) 785.9
1984 NYN NL 6 0 36 0 0 0 0 57.7 51 19 13 40 2.97 3.81 (+22%) 509.3
1985 NYN NL 4 4 34 2 0 0 0 52.7 56 30 18 32 5.13 3.89 (-32%) -766.2
1986 PHI NL 0 1 8 0 0 0 0 11.7 21 10 5 8 7.71 3.97 (-94%) 376.3
1987 SDP NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 11.0 11 5 5 8 4.09 4.29 (+5%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
126 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0.071 0.071 0.071 0.143 0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 72.5% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 78.0% below league average.

Career SLG .071 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 81.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.143 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 80.1% 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
1981 WSN NL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 WSN NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 25 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYN NL 36 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYN NL 34 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1986 PHI NL 8 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 SDP NL 6 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 126 7 12 40 0 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 MON P 9 0 0 6 0 0
1982 MON P 5 0 1 1 0 0
1982 NYN P 3 1 1 1 0 0
1983 NYN P 25 4 3 7 0 2
1984 NYN P 36 0 2 9 0 0
1985 NYN P 34 2 3 14 0 1
1986 PHI P 8 0 2 2 0 0
1987 SDN P 6 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 126

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 NYN NL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $150,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Gonzaga University Spokane WA 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980