Herb Gorman, baseball player, 1952-1952

Herb Gorman

Born: 12/19/1924 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 4/5/1953 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-04-19 | Final Game: 1952-04-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Herbert Allen Gorman

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Biography

Herb Gorman, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player whose career was notably brief, spanning a single game on April 19, 1952. As a position player, Gorman made his mark in the major leagues during an era that was transitioning from the post-war years of the late 1940s into the more competitive landscape of the 1950s. Although his time on the field was limited, his presence in the game remains a testament to the many players who aspired to reach the major leagues, even if only for a fleeting moment. In his only appearance, Gorman did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career stats reflect the challenges faced by many athletes in that era, where opportunities at the highest levels were often scarce and fiercely contested. While Gorman may not have left a significant statistical legacy, his participation in the game during this dynamic period contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball history, symbolizing the dreams and aspirations of countless players who sought to make their mark on America’s pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 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 .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 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
1952 STL NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games