Nick Merkel Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

August 19, 2024 - Southern League (SL)
Biloxi Shuckers News Release

Biloxi Shuckers pitcher Nick Merkel
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BILOXI, MS - Minor League Baseball announced today that Biloxi Shuckers' reliever Nick Merkel was named the Southern League Pitcher of the Week for the week of August 12-18, 2024. It marks Merkel's first career weekly honor and the fifth time a Shuckers' pitcher has been awarded the Southern League's Pitcher of the Week award. Merkel joins Bradley Blalock (7/8) and Jacob Misiorowski (4/29, 6/24, 7/15) as the third Shuckers' pitcher to earn the award this season.

Over 5.2 shutout innings in two appearances during the Shuckers' series against the Mississippi Braves, Merkel struck out 8, walked 2 and did not allow a hit. During his two appearances, Merkel also induced 16 whiffs and held a 44% Called Strike Plus Whiff percentage (CSW%).

Merkel, 26, has a 3.30 ERA and 73 strikeouts over 34 appearances and 62.2 innings with the Shuckers in 2024. Merkel was previously signed by the Brewers in 2022 as a Free Agent from the Missoula Paddleheads of the Pioneer League.

Fans can save up to 50% off day-of-game pricing by securing their 2024 Shuck Nation membership today. Shuck Nation memberships, Flex Plans and group outings are available now by visiting biloxishuckers.com, the ballpark offices and by calling (228) 233-3465. Fans can also receive more information regarding the full promotion schedule and single-game tickets on the Shuckers website.

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