Tom Gorman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939)
Tom Gorman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1939 for the New York Giants. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 7.20 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- Died
- 8/11/1986 in Closter, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-09-14
- Last Game
- 1939-09-18
Full name: Thomas David Gorman
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 5.0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 7.20 |
Last 4 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-09-18 | NY1 | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-15 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939-09-18 | NY1 | STL | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939-09-15 | NY1 | CIN | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1939-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939-09-14 | NY1 | CIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
Tom Gorman: the record in brief
September 14, 1939 and September 18, 1939 bracket Tom Gorman's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Gorman's only club in the season tables is the New York Giants. Gorman played primarily as a pitcher and hit right-handed while throwing left-handed. Born on March 16, 1919, in New York, NY, USA, Gorman was listed at 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio records the death on August 11, 1986, in Closter, NJ, USA. Tom Gorman was the playing name; the full given name is Thomas David.
Gorman's career pitching line is 0 wins, 0 losses and a 7.20 ERA over 4 appearances. The totals include 2 strikeouts. Against a 4.28 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.20 mark was 68.0% worse. All of that pitching came in 1939, with 4 games and 2 strikeouts.
Gorman appears at one position only: pitcher, in 4 games.
Frequently Asked Questions about Tom Gorman
- Was Tom Gorman a pitcher?
- Yes. Tom Gorman pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Tom Gorman hit?
- Tom Gorman hit 0 career home runs.
- What was Tom Gorman's career batting average?
- Tom Gorman batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 1 at bats.
- What was Tom Gorman's career ERA?
- Tom Gorman finished with a 7.20 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Tom Gorman have?
- Tom Gorman recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Tom Gorman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Tom Gorman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.