Hank Gornicki, baseball player, 1941-1946

Hank Gornicki

Born: 1/14/1911 in Niagara Falls, NY, USA

Died: 2/16/1996 in Riviera Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-04-17 | Final Game: 1946-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 145 lbs

Full name: Henry Frank Gornicki

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Biography

Hank Gornicki was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1941 to 1946. Born in 1911, Gornicki made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the sport was significantly impacted by World War II. Despite the challenges of the era, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 15-19 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.38. Over the course of his tenure, he accumulated 123 strikeouts and secured 6 saves, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure and contribute to his team's success. Gornicki's playing style was characterized by his versatility as a pitcher, adept at navigating the rigors of the game during a time when many of the best athletes were serving in the military. His achievements on the field, albeit modest in terms of win-loss record, reflect the competitive spirit and determination of players from his generation. As baseball began to evolve post-war, Gornicki's contributions to the sport during its transitional years remain a testament to the resilience and dedication of the players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 19 79 34 12 4 6 285.0 275 107 12 107 123 3.38 0

Career ERA 3.38 vs. league average 3.65 across their career seasons — 7.4% better 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
1941 STL NL 1 0 4 1 1 1 0 11.3 6 4 9 6 3.18 3.94 (+19%) -
1941 CHC NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 2 4.50 — -
1942 PIT NL 5 6 25 14 7 2 2 112.0 89 32 40 48 2.57 3.57 (+28%) 1486.4
1943 PIT NL 9 13 42 19 4 1 4 147.0 165 65 47 63 3.98 3.50 (-14%) -666.5
1946 PIT NL 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 12.7 12 5 11 4 3.55 3.59 (+1%) -307.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
79 82 9 12 2 0 1 5 0 2 31 0.146 0.167 0.207 0.374 0.0

Career AVG .146 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 43.1% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 49.1% below league average.

Career SLG .207 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.374 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 45.3% 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
1941 STL NL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1941 CHC NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1942 PIT NL 25 35 6 4 0 0 1 2 0 2 12 0.114 — — — — 0.0
1943 PIT NL 42 40 3 7 2 0 0 2 0 0 16 0.175 — — — — 0.0
1946 PIT NL 7 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 79 0 13 48 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1941 SLN P 4 0 0 1 0 0
1941 CHN P 1 0 0 2 0 1
1942 PIT P 25 0 6 18 2 0
1943 PIT P 42 0 7 25 2 1
1946 PIT P 7 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 79