Joe Gormley

Born: 12/20/1866 in Bethlehem, PA, USA

Died: 7/2/1950 in Summit Hill, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-06-16 | Final Game: 1891-06-16

Bats: L | Throws: L

Full name: Joseph Gormley

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Biography

Joe Gormley, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player whose career in the major leagues was brief yet notable for its uniqueness. He played a single game on June 16, 1891, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble styles of the 19th century to a more organized and strategic game. Gormley’s presence in the major leagues, albeit for just one game, places him among the ranks of select players who made their mark on the sport despite limited opportunities. In his sole appearance, Gormley did not record any hits, runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. His career statistics reflect the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition was fierce and opportunities to secure a place in the league were scarce. While he did not achieve significant personal success on the field, Gormley’s brief stint in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to greatness during the formative years of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	10	5	0	5	2	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 59.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1891	PHI	NL	0	1	1	1	1	0	0	8.0	10	5	5	2	5.62	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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
1891	PHI	NL	1	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	PHI	P	1	0	0	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1