Jack Gorman
Born: 1859 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 9/9/1889 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1883-07-01 | Final Game: 1884-10-14
Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: John F. Gorman
Biography
Jack Gorman was a professional baseball pitcher active during the early years of the sport, playing from 1883 to 1884. Born in 1859, Gorman participated in a pivotal time in baseball history when the game was evolving from its formative years into a more organized and competitive sport. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68. His performance on the mound included a total of 10 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters, although he did not register any saves.
Despite the limited scope of his career, Gorman contributed to the early foundation of professional baseball, a time when the sport was still finding its identity. The late 19th century was characterized by the transition from the rudimentary styles of play to a more structured approach, paving the way for the modern game. Gorman's involvement as a pitcher during this era positioned him among the ranks of those who laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 22 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 10 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 22 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 4.68 | -53.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 62 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.129 | 0.143 | 0.177 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 8 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.129 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 8 | 27 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.148 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 10 | 0 |
| OF | 8 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | SL4 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | 3B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 4 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1884 | PT1 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | 3B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1884 | PT1 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
| Third Base | 6 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |