Ernie Nevel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1950-1953)
Ernie Nevel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1953 for the New York Yankees and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 4 seasons. Across 14 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 6.10 ERA and 9 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 575.7.
- 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
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 7/10/1988 in Springfield, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1950-09-26
- Last Game
- 1953-05-30
Full name: Ernie Wyre Nevel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NYA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 9.95 | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.1 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 6.10 | 4.14 (-47%) | 575.7 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 0 | 1 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.2 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 6.10 | — | 576 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | NYA | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1951 | NYA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (28 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 10.1 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6.10 |
| Away | 8 | 10.1 | 17 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6.10 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-05-30 | CIN | CHC | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-05-26 | CIN | ATL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-05-25 | CIN | ATL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-21 | CIN | STL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-17 | CIN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1953-05-09 | CIN | STL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-04 | CIN | NY1 | — | 2.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-02 | CIN | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-04-30 | CIN | BRO | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1953-04-25 | CIN | ATL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 14 |
Ernie Nevel: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 26, 1950 and the final game on May 30, 1953, Ernie Nevel built the record summarized on this page. Nevel played for the New York Yankees (1950 to 1951) and the Cincinnati Reds (1953). Nevel played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Born on August 17, 1919, in Charleston, MO, USA, Nevel was listed at 5'11" and 190 pounds. Nevel's death is recorded on July 10, 1988, in Springfield, MO, USA. Ernie Nevel was the playing name; the full given name is Ernie Wyre.
Nevel pitched in 14 games, starting 1, and finished with a 0-1 record and 6.10 ERA. The same table counts 9 strikeouts. The league ERA over Nevel's seasons was 4.18, so the 6.10 figure ran 45.9% worse than average. In 1953, one of the busiest seasons, Nevel posted a 6.10 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.14. Nevel's career Pitcher PIV, which scores run prevention against each season's league, is 575.7.
Frequently Asked Questions about Ernie Nevel
- What years did Ernie Nevel play?
- Ernie Nevel played in Major League Baseball from 1950 to 1953.
- Was Ernie Nevel a pitcher?
- Yes. Ernie Nevel pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Ernie Nevel hit?
- Ernie Nevel hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Ernie Nevel play for?
- Ernie Nevel played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1950–1951) and the Cincinnati Reds (1953).
- What were Ernie Nevel's career stats?
- In 14 games, Ernie Nevel went 0-1 with a 6.10 ERA, 9 strikeouts, 20.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Ernie Nevel play?
- Ernie Nevel played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Ernie Nevel and how much did he weigh?
- Ernie Nevel was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Ernie Nevel's career ERA?
- Ernie Nevel finished with a 6.10 career ERA, going 0-1 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Ernie Nevel have?
- Ernie Nevel recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Ernie Nevel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Ernie Nevel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.