Thomas Gorman, baseball player, 1884-1884

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

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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

Career AVG .321 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +31.8% above league average.

Career OBP .345 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — +23.8% above league average.

Career SLG .396 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +21.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.742 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +22.4% above 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
1884 KCU UA 25 106 22 34 4 2 0 0 0 4 0 0.321 .243 (+32%) .278 (+24%) .327 (+21%) .606 (+22%) 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