Boston College Athletics
Summer Ball Q&A: John Gorman
July 21, 2014 | Baseball
July 21, 2014
Rising senior right-hander John Gorman, a starter in the Boston College rotation, started the summer with the Bourne Braves in the prestigious Cape Cod Baseball League, but earned a permanent spot with his performance as a reliever and closer. Gorman has four saves, a 2.02 ERA and 13 strikeouts. He has pitched in eight Braves win and one tie.
What is it like playing on the Cape for the Bourne Braves, especially earning a permanent spot on the team?
Playing on the Cape for the Bourne Braves has been a great experience so far. The fans in Bourne have been awesome. As a team we are in first place right now and we have a great group of guys. In regards to earning a permanent spot it was my first goal coming down here. I knew that I had to perform well if I wanted to stay here for the whole summer, so when coach told me the good news it was something that was obviously very exciting.
While you are a starter at BC, you have been coming out of the pen and closing game for Bourne. What has the change been like and are you enjoying the different role?
The change of coming out of the bullpen has definitely been a different experience for me. Luckily for me I was able to experience a similar role in my freshman season at BC so I am not completely unfamiliar to it. Closing has been something that I have definitely enjoyed so far, but anytime I get the baseball and get to pitch it is an exciting experience.
What do you miss most about Boston College?
I definitely miss my teammates the most. All of the work we put in together on the field and in the weight room, along with all the fun we have off the field, is definitely something I miss and something I look forward to when I get back to school.
What is living with a host family like?
Living with a host family is a fun experience. These people take you in as your own and are opening their doors to support a complete stranger. I know many of the host families find this experience a rewarding one for them but as players we get more from them than we can ever give back.
What advice do you have for the freshmen coming in in the fall?
I would tell the incoming freshmen to put your head down and work hard because they are about to experience something they have never experienced before when it comes to baseball and academics. They should also make sure to be open ears at all time because everyone here has already experienced what they are about to go through and will be able to help at every step of the way. At the same time, they should make sure they enjoy every opportunity they have because I know the other rising seniors would agree that we would love to be coming in as freshmen again next year and have four more years playing baseball at Boston College.
