Howie Gorman, baseball player, 1937-1938

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

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

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

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 6