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Nick Merkel Named Southern League Pitcher of the Week

Shuckers righty struck out 8 over 5.2 no-hit innings in series against M-Braves
(Sierra Gatz)
By Javik Blake/Biloxi Shuckers
August 19, 2024

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

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.

ABOUT THE BILOXI SHUCKERS:

The Biloxi Shuckers are the Double-A Affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers. The Shuckers are members of the Southern League and play at Keesler Federal Park in Biloxi, Mississippi. For more information please visit biloxishuckers.com and follow us on Twitter @biloxishuckers and at facebook.com/biloxishuckers.

ABOUT SHUCKERS BASEBALL, LLC:

Shuckers Baseball, LLC is a MS entity owned and operated by John Tracy. Shuckers Baseball operates the Biloxi Shuckers baseball franchise, including operating Keesler Federal Park for Biloxi Shuckers minor league baseball games and other entertainment and recreational events.