Merlin Nippert
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1962)
Merlin Nippert was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1962 for the Boston Red Sox. Across 4 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA and 3 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
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1962-09-12
- Last Game
- 1962-09-22
Full name: Merlin Lee Nippert
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4.50 | — | 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | BOS | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 4 | 6.0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4.50 |
Last 4 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962-09-22 | BOS | TEX | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1962-09-20 | BOS | CHW | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962-09-13 | BOS | DET | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1962-09-12 | BOS | DET | — | 1.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 4 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1957 |
Merlin Nippert: the record in brief
According to the bio, Merlin Nippert debuted on September 12, 1962 and played a final game on September 22, 1962. Nippert's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Nippert played primarily as a pitcher and batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 1, 1938, in Mangum, OK, USA and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The given name on file is Merlin Lee Nippert.
Nippert went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA in 4 games, 0 of them starts. The same table counts 3 strikeouts. Against a 3.96 league ERA for the same seasons, the 4.50 mark was 13.8% worse. All of that pitching came in 1962, with 4 games and 3 strikeouts.
The college table lists Oklahoma State University in 1957.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Merlin Nippert
- Was Merlin Nippert a pitcher?
- Yes. Merlin Nippert pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 3 strikeouts.
- What teams did Merlin Nippert play for?
- Merlin Nippert played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1962).
- What were Merlin Nippert's career stats?
- In 4 games, Merlin Nippert went 0-0 with a 4.50 ERA, 3 strikeouts, and 6.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Merlin Nippert play?
- Merlin Nippert played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Merlin Nippert and how much did he weigh?
- Merlin Nippert was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Merlin Nippert's career ERA?
- Merlin Nippert finished with a 4.50 career ERA, going 0-0 with 3 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Merlin Nippert have?
- Merlin Nippert recorded 3 career strikeouts.
- Is Merlin Nippert in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Merlin Nippert has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.