Tom Gorzelanny is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on July 12, 1982, in Evergreen Park, Illinois, and attended Marist High School in Chicago. After graduating, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the second round of the 2003 MLB draft.
Gorzelanny made his MLB debut with the Pirates in 2005 and spent four seasons with the team. During his time in Pittsburgh, he had a record of 34-45 with a 4.79 ERA and 497 strikeouts. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2009 and spent two seasons with the team. In 2011, he was traded to the Washington Nationals, where he played for two seasons.
After leaving the Nationals, Gorzelanny played for several teams, including the Milwaukee Brewers, Detroit Tigers, and Cleveland Indians. He finished his career with the Cleveland Indians in 2016.
Throughout his career, Gorzelanny was known for his versatility as a pitcher. He was primarily a starter early in his career but transitioned to a relief role later on. He was also known for his ability to pitch effectively against left-handed batters.
Gorzelanny's best season came in 2007 when he had a record of 14-10 with a 3.88 ERA and 139 strikeouts. He also had a career-high three complete games that season. He was named the Pirates' Pitcher of the Year for his performance.
Overall, Gorzelanny had a solid career in the MLB, finishing with a record of 50-53 and a 4.40 ERA. He struck out 766 batters in 1,029 innings pitched. While he was never a star player, he was a reliable pitcher who could be counted on to give his team quality innings.
After retiring from baseball, Gorzelanny returned to his hometown of Evergreen Park, where he coaches youth baseball. He also runs a baseball training facility called Gorzelanny Pitching Academy, where he helps young players develop their skills on the mound.
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