Brett Merriman
Born: 7/15/1966 in Jacksonville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1993-04-08 | Final Game: 1994-06-22
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Brett Alan Merriman
Biography
Brett Merriman, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from April 8, 1993, to June 22, 1994. Merriman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by offensive prowess and the emergence of power hitters. Though his time in the league was relatively brief, he showcased his skills on the mound with a career record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 8.39.
Throughout his career, Merriman struck out a total of 24 batters, contributing to his team's pitching efforts during a high-scoring era of baseball. Despite not recording any saves, he played an important role as a relief pitcher, navigating the challenges of facing some of the game's most formidable hitters. While his statistics may not reflect a prolonged tenure in the majors, Merriman's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the dedication and competitive spirit required to reach the highest levels of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.0 | 54 | 41 | 3 | 37 | 24 | 8.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 36 | 29 | 23 | 14 | 9.67 | -1421.3 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 18 | 12 | 14 | 10 | 6.35 | -264.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | MIN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |