Tom Gorman
Born: 1/4/1925 in New York, NY, USA
Died: 12/26/1992 in Valley Stream, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1952-07-16 | Final Game: 1959-06-23
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Thomas Aloysius Gorman
Biography
Tom Gorman, born in 1925, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 16, 1952, to June 23, 1959. Gorman made a notable impact during his time in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 36 wins and 36 losses, an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77, and a total of 321 strikeouts. He also recorded 42 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations and his ability to close out games.
Competing in an era characterized by fierce competition and evolving pitching styles, Gorman's contributions on the mound were significant. His versatility allowed him to adapt to different roles within the pitching staff, reflecting the strategic demands of the game during the 1950s. Gorman's legacy is marked by his solid performance and reliability, leaving an indelible mark on the teams he played for during a transformative period in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 36 | 289 | 33 | 5 | 2 | 42 | 689.3 | 659 | 289 | 77 | 239 | 321 | 3.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 6 | 2 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 60.7 | 63 | 31 | 22 | 31 | 4.60 | - |
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 4 | 5 | 40 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 77.0 | 65 | 29 | 32 | 38 | 3.39 | - |
| 1954 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 36.7 | 30 | 9 | 14 | 31 | 2.21 | - |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 7 | 6 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 109.0 | 98 | 43 | 36 | 46 | 3.55 | 171.8 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 9 | 10 | 52 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 171.3 | 168 | 73 | 68 | 56 | 3.83 | -3207.1 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 5 | 9 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 124.7 | 125 | 53 | 33 | 66 | 3.83 | -831.9 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 4 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 89.7 | 86 | 35 | 20 | 44 | 3.51 | 999.1 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.3 | 24 | 16 | 14 | 9 | 7.08 | -962.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 155 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | 84 | 0.090 | 0.140 | 0.103 | 0.243 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYY | AL | 12 | 23 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.087 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | NYY | AL | 40 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | NYY | AL | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | KC1 | AL | 57 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1956 | KC1 | AL | 52 | 39 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 22 | 0.051 | 0.0 |
| 1957 | KC1 | AL | 38 | 33 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0.121 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 50 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0.118 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | NYA | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1952 | WS | NYA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.45 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 1952 | WS | NYA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 289 | 26 | 40 | 100 | 13 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952 | NYA | P | 12 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 1953 | NYA | P | 40 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954 | NYA | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955 | KC1 | P | 57 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1956 | KC1 | P | 52 | 13 | 11 | 29 | 3 | 1 |
| 1957 | KC1 | P | 38 | 12 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | P | 50 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 289 |