Brett Merriman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1993-1994)
Brett Merriman was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994 for the Minnesota Twins, a span of 2 seasons. Across 34 career appearances, he went 1-2 with a 8.39 ERA and 24 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1993-04-08
- Last Game
- 1994-06-22
Full name: Brett Alan Merriman
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 9.67 | 4.19 (-131%) | -1413.5 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6.35 | 4.51 (-41%) | -263.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 54 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 8.39 | — | -1,677 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 34 | 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 (68 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 14 | 22.1 | 29 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 7.66 |
| Away | 20 | 21.2 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 12 | 9.14 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994-06-22 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-06-21 | MIN | NYY | L | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-17 | MIN | BAL | — | 2.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 1994-06-15 | MIN | BOS | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-06-08 | MIN | LAA | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-07 | MIN | LAA | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-04 | MIN | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-06-03 | MIN | DET | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994-05-30 | MIN | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994-05-25 | MIN | CHW | — | 1.0 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 34 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesa Community College | Mesa | AZ | 1986, 1987 |
| Grand Canyon University | Phoenix | AZ | 1988 |
Brett Merriman: the record in brief
Brett Merriman played a first major league game on April 8, 1993 and a last one on June 22, 1994. Every season row on the page belongs to the Minnesota Twins, from 1993 through 1994. Merriman played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on July 15, 1966, in Jacksonville, IL, USA, Merriman was listed at 6-foot-2 and 210 pounds. Brett Merriman was the playing name; the full given name is Brett Alan.
The pitching table credits Merriman with a 1-2 record and a 8.39 ERA in 34 games. The same table counts 24 strikeouts. The league ERA over Merriman's seasons was 4.32, so the 8.39 figure ran 94.0% worse than average. 1994 was Merriman's sharpest full season, a 6.35 ERA against the league's 4.51.
Every defensive appearance on record for Merriman, 34 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 1 putouts and 5 assists against 0 errors.
Merriman's college years, 1986 and 1987, were spent at Mesa Community College. Merriman's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 68 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Brett Merriman
- What years did Brett Merriman play?
- Brett Merriman played in Major League Baseball from 1993 to 1994.
- Was Brett Merriman a pitcher?
- Yes. Brett Merriman pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 24 strikeouts.
- What teams did Brett Merriman play for?
- Brett Merriman played for one team, the Minnesota Twins (1993–1994).
- What were Brett Merriman's career stats?
- In 34 games, Brett Merriman went 1-2 with a 8.39 ERA, 24 strikeouts, and 44.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Brett Merriman play?
- Brett Merriman played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Brett Merriman and how much did he weigh?
- Brett Merriman was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Brett Merriman's career ERA?
- Brett Merriman finished with a 8.39 career ERA, going 1-2 with 24 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Brett Merriman have?
- Brett Merriman recorded 24 career strikeouts.
- Is Brett Merriman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Brett Merriman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.