Thomas Gorman
Born: 1860 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 10/24/1897 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-06-10 | Final Game: 1884-07-25
Bats: L | Throws: L
Biography
Thomas Gorman was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early days of the sport during the 1880s. Born in 1860, Gorman's career spanned a brief but impactful period from 1884 until July 25 of the same year. As a position player, he participated in 25 games, showcasing his abilities at the plate with an impressive batting average of .321. Throughout his limited career, he recorded 34 hits, reflecting a solid performance in an era characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies.
Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, Gorman's contributions to his teams were notable for their consistency and efficiency. The 1880s were a formative time in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era and witnessing the emergence of more dynamic offensive play. Gorman's skill set, defined by a high batting average and a focus on contact hitting, epitomized the early adjustments players made during this transformative period in baseball history. His brief tenure in the game remains a testament to the foundational years of Major League Baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 106 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.321 | 0.345 | 0.396 | 0.742 | 330.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 25 | 106 | 22 | 34 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.321 | 330.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 24 | 0 | 264 | 4 | 13 | 7 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | KCU | 1B | 24 | 0 | 264 | 4 | 13 | 7 |
| 1884 | KCU | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 24 |
| Left Field | 1 |