Brett Merriman, baseball player, 1993-1994

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

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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

Career ERA 8.39 vs. league average 4.32 across their career seasons — 94.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

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%) -1421.3
1994 MIN AL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 17.0 18 12 14 10 6.35 4.51 (-41%) -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 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

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