Ernie Nevel, baseball player, 1950-1953

Ernie Nevel

Born: 8/17/1919 in Charleston, MO, USA

Died: 7/10/1988 in Springfield, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1950-09-26 | Final Game: 1953-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Ernie Wyre Nevel

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Biography

Ernie Nevel, born in 1919, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1950 to 1953. Primarily serving as a position player, Nevel made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was beginning to evolve post-World War II. Although his playing career was brief, encompassing just 14 games, he faced the challenges of competing in an era marked by the transition from the traditional styles of play to more dynamic offensive strategies. Throughout his time in the league, Nevel struggled to find his footing at the plate, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0, alongside 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs. Despite these statistics, Nevel's presence in the majors during a formative period for the game contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the determination many players exhibited in pursuing their dreams of playing at the highest level. After his retirement, Nevel's journey remained a testament to the resilience required in professional sports, even when faced with daunting obstacles.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
0 1 14 1 0 0 1 20.7 27 14 0 8 9 6.10 0

Career ERA 6.10 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 45.9% 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
1950 NYY AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 6.3 10 7 6 3 9.95 — -
1951 NYY AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 4.0 1 0 1 1 0.00 — -
1953 CIN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 10.3 16 7 1 5 6.10 4.14 (-47%) 575.7

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 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

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 0.000 vs. league average 0.734 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

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
1950 NYY AL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1951 NYY AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1953 CIN NL 10 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 14 0 0 4 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1950 NYA P 3 0 0 2 0 0
1951 NYA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1953 CIN P 10 0 0 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14