Gorman Heimueller
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1983-1984)
Gorman Heimueller was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984 for the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. Across 22 career appearances, he went 3-6 with a 4.67 ERA and 34 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1983-07-12
- Last Game
- 1984-07-04
Full name: Gorman John Heimueller
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 3 | 5 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 83.2 | 93 | 41 | 29 | 31 | 4.41 | 3.87 (-14%) | -962.9 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.2 | 21 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 6.14 | 3.81 (-61%) | -642.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 6 | 22 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 98.1 | 114 | 51 | 36 | 34 | 4.67 | — | -1,606 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | OAK | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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
View full game log (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 43.1 | 52 | 21 | 11 | 19 | 4.36 |
| Away | 10 | 55.0 | 62 | 30 | 25 | 15 | 4.91 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984-07-04 | OAK | BOS | L | 3.0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984-06-28 | OAK | TOR | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-25 | OAK | KCR | — | 6.2 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984-06-19 | OAK | KCR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-17 | OAK | CHW | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-06-14 | OAK | CLE | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983-10-01 | OAK | KCR | — | 2.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1983-09-25 | OAK | TOR | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1983-09-17 | OAK | KCR | L | 7.0 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1983-09-07 | OAK | CHW | — | 5.0 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 22 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo | CA | 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977 |
Gorman Heimueller: the record in brief
According to the bio, Gorman Heimueller debuted on July 12, 1983 and played a final game on July 4, 1984. Heimueller's only club in the season tables is the Oakland Athletics. Born on September 24, 1955, in Los Angeles, CA, USA, Heimueller is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Heimueller's listed size is 6-foot-4 and 195 pounds. Heimueller's full given name, per the bio, is Gorman John Heimueller.
Across 22 games (14 starts), Heimueller recorded 3 wins against 6 losses with a 4.67 ERA. Heimueller had 34 strikeouts. Against a 3.84 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.67 mark was 21.5% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.41 in 1983, when the league's was 3.87.
Heimueller appears at one position only: pitcher, in 22 games. The fielding table credits Heimueller with 8 putouts, 26 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
The college table lists California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo in 1974, 1975, 1976, and 1977. The game-log section draws on 44 games of Retrosheet box scores for Heimueller.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gorman Heimueller
- What years did Gorman Heimueller play?
- Gorman Heimueller played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984.
- Was Gorman Heimueller a pitcher?
- Yes. Gorman Heimueller pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- What teams did Gorman Heimueller play for?
- Gorman Heimueller played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1983–1984).
- What were Gorman Heimueller's career stats?
- In 22 games, Gorman Heimueller went 3-6 with a 4.67 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 98.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Gorman Heimueller play?
- Gorman Heimueller played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gorman Heimueller and how much did he weigh?
- Gorman Heimueller was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Gorman Heimueller's career ERA?
- Gorman Heimueller finished with a 4.67 career ERA, going 3-6 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Gorman Heimueller have?
- Gorman Heimueller recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Gorman Heimueller in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gorman Heimueller has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.