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 eraβs 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
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | 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 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHI | NL | 13 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1938 | PHI | NL | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | PHI | OF | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 6 |