LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: Merklinger got his first save since the 2007 season on June 25 against the Peoria Chiefs. He pitched three scoreless innings and struck out four for the second save of his professional career.
IT AIN’T OVER ‘TIL IT’S OVER: Merklinger pitched five innings in the rain at Burlington on July 7. He allowed one run on three hits, walked none, and struck out five. The game was suspended in the top of the sixth inning with the score tied 1-1. It will be resumed on August 25 when the Rattlers return to Burlington.
LAST START: Merklinger beat South Bend on July 12 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed one run on five hits over six innings and struck out six.
VS. LANSING: Merklinger is making his first ever appearance against the Lugnuts.
VS. TORONTO: Merklinger has never faced an affiliate of the Blue Jays before tonight.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (2x – Last: vs. Clinton 7/2/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
A place to follow the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, the Midwest League, Minor League baseball, Major League Baseball, and everything in between in that order.
Showing posts with label Merklinger. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Merklinger. Show all posts
7/18/2009
7/12/2009
July 12, 2009: Today's starting pitcher
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: Merklinger got his first save since the 2007 season on June 25 against the Peoria Chiefs. He pitched three scoreless innings and struck out four for the second save of his professional career.
LAST START: Merklinger pitched five innings in the rain at Burlington on July 7. He allowed one run on three hits, walked none, and struck out five. The game was suspended in the top of the sixth inning with the score tied 1-1. Wisconsin had a runner at first and no outs when the game was stopped. It will be resumed on August 25 when the Rattlers return to Burlington.
VS. SOUTH BEND: Merklinger is making his first ever appearance against the Silver Hawks.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (2x – Last: vs. Clinton 7/2/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: Merklinger got his first save since the 2007 season on June 25 against the Peoria Chiefs. He pitched three scoreless innings and struck out four for the second save of his professional career.
LAST START: Merklinger pitched five innings in the rain at Burlington on July 7. He allowed one run on three hits, walked none, and struck out five. The game was suspended in the top of the sixth inning with the score tied 1-1. Wisconsin had a runner at first and no outs when the game was stopped. It will be resumed on August 25 when the Rattlers return to Burlington.
VS. SOUTH BEND: Merklinger is making his first ever appearance against the Silver Hawks.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (2x – Last: vs. Clinton 7/2/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
7/07/2009
July 7, 2009: Starting Pitcher
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: Merklinger got his first save since the 2007 season on June 25 against the Peoria Chiefs. He pitched three scoreless innings and struck out four for the second save of his professional career.
LAST START: Merklinger beat the Clinton LumberKings on July 2 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed two runs on eight hits and struck out six for the victory. Merklinger matched his professional career high for innings pitched with a 6-2/3 innings outing.
VS. BURLINGTON: Merklinger lost to the Bees at Community Field on June 15. Burlington scored four runs (two earned) on seven hits over four innings against Merklinger. The Rattlers lefty struck out two and did not walk a batter.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (2x – Last: vs. Clinton 7/2/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: Merklinger got his first save since the 2007 season on June 25 against the Peoria Chiefs. He pitched three scoreless innings and struck out four for the second save of his professional career.
LAST START: Merklinger beat the Clinton LumberKings on July 2 at Time Warner Cable Field. He allowed two runs on eight hits and struck out six for the victory. Merklinger matched his professional career high for innings pitched with a 6-2/3 innings outing.
VS. BURLINGTON: Merklinger lost to the Bees at Community Field on June 15. Burlington scored four runs (two earned) on seven hits over four innings against Merklinger. The Rattlers lefty struck out two and did not walk a batter.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (2x – Last: vs. Clinton 7/2/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
7/02/2009
July 2, 2009: Tonight's starter
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made the start on June 10 against the Kane County Cougars. He allowed four runs on five hits over 6-2/3 innings for a no decision. Merklinger walked two and struck out five.
LAST APPEARANCE: Merklinger pitched three scoreless innings against Peoria on June 25. He walked one, allowed two hits, and struck out four to pick up the save.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: That was the first save for Merklinger since the 2007 season. It was his second save of his professional career.
VS. CLINTON: Merklinger took the loss at Clinton on April 17. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over three innings. Merklinger struck out five in the game.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (@ Kane County 6/10/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made the start on June 10 against the Kane County Cougars. He allowed four runs on five hits over 6-2/3 innings for a no decision. Merklinger walked two and struck out five.
LAST APPEARANCE: Merklinger pitched three scoreless innings against Peoria on June 25. He walked one, allowed two hits, and struck out four to pick up the save.
YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED: That was the first save for Merklinger since the 2007 season. It was his second save of his professional career.
VS. CLINTON: Merklinger took the loss at Clinton on April 17. He allowed three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks over three innings. Merklinger struck out five in the game.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He rejoined the Timber Rattlers active roster in early June.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.2 (@ Kane County 6/10/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
6/10/2009
June 10: Tonight's starting pitcher
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made his first start since on April 17 with a start against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Time Warner Cable Field on June 5. He pitched six scoreless innings against the Kernels, allowed four hits and struck out six for his first Midwest League win.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
VS. KANE COUNTY: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Cougars.
VS. ATHLETICS: Merklinger has never faced an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (5x – Last: vs. Cedar Rapids 6/5/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made his first start since on April 17 with a start against the Cedar Rapids Kernels on Time Warner Cable Field on June 5. He pitched six scoreless innings against the Kernels, allowed four hits and struck out six for his first Midwest League win.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
VS. KANE COUNTY: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Cougars.
VS. ATHLETICS: Merklinger has never faced an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (5x – Last: vs. Cedar Rapids 6/5/2009)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/2008)
6/05/2009
June 5, 2009: Tonight's Starting Pitcher
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made a start at Clinton on April 17. He gave up three runs (two earned) on five hits over three innings at Alliant Energy Field. Merklinger walked three and struck out five and took the loss to the LumberKings.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Kernels.
VS. ANGELS: Merklinger made two starts against the Orem Owlz, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in 2007. He allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits over six innings. Merklinger had no record, walked five, and struck out six.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/1/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made a start at Clinton on April 17. He gave up three runs (two earned) on five hits over three innings at Alliant Energy Field. Merklinger walked three and struck out five and took the loss to the LumberKings.
ON THE SHELF: Merklinger went on the disabled list after the start at Clinton on April 17. He is making his first appearance since being activated off the DL earlier this week.
VS. CEDAR RAPIDS: Tonight is Merklinger’s first appearance against the Kernels.
VS. ANGELS: Merklinger made two starts against the Orem Owlz, the Pioneer League affiliate of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, in 2007. He allowed five runs (two earned) on four hits over six innings. Merklinger had no record, walked five, and struck out six.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/1/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
4/17/2009
Tonight's Rattler Starting Pitcher
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made his Timber Rattler debut against the Quad Cities River Bandits on April 11 on Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Merklinger allowed two runs on three hits over 4-2/3 innings for a no decision in Wisconsin’s 3-2 win. Merklinger walked four and struck out six.
VS. CLINTON: Today will be the first time Merklinger has faced the LumberKings.
VS. SEATTLE: Merklinger is making his first appearance against an affiliate of the Mariners.
JUST POINTING IT OUT: Merklinger was 0-3 in day games during the 2008 season for the Power. He made six appearances (four starts) in day games for the Power last year and had an ERA of 4.34 in those games.
JUST POINTING THIS OUT, TOO: Merklinger’s ERA in those six day games was 4.34 compared to a 6.09 ERA and a 7-6 record in night games.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/1/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Week three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST START: Merklinger made his Timber Rattler debut against the Quad Cities River Bandits on April 11 on Time Warner Cable Field at Fox Cities Stadium. Merklinger allowed two runs on three hits over 4-2/3 innings for a no decision in Wisconsin’s 3-2 win. Merklinger walked four and struck out six.
VS. CLINTON: Today will be the first time Merklinger has faced the LumberKings.
VS. SEATTLE: Merklinger is making his first appearance against an affiliate of the Mariners.
JUST POINTING IT OUT: Merklinger was 0-3 in day games during the 2008 season for the Power. He made six appearances (four starts) in day games for the Power last year and had an ERA of 4.34 in those games.
JUST POINTING THIS OUT, TOO: Merklinger’s ERA in those six day games was 4.34 compared to a 6.09 ERA and a 7-6 record in night games.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/1/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
4/11/2009
Today's Rattler Starter: April 11
LHP DAN MERKLINGER: Selected by Milwaukee in the sixth round of the 2007 draft out of Seton Hall University.
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Year three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST REGULAR SEASON START: Merklinger received a no decision on September 1, 2008 vs. Kannapolis. He allowed one run on four hits over six innings. Merklinger struck out a seven and walked a pair against the Intimidators.
LAST START: Merklinger got the start for the Power in Game Two of the South Atlantic League Championship Finals on September 9 against Augusta. He pitched 5-1/3 innings and allowed one run on three hits with a walk and a strikeout. But, he took a no decision as the Power dropped the game to fall behind 2-0 in the series.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Today will be the first time Merklinger has faced the River Bandits and an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
JUST POINTING IT OUT: Merklinger was 0-3 in day games during the 2008 season. He made six appearances (four starts) in day games for the Power last year and had an ERA of 4.34 in those games.
JUST POINTING THIS OUT, TOO: Merklinger’s ERA in those six day games was 4.34 compared to a 6.09 ERA and a 7-6 record in night games.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/8/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
LAST SEASON: Merklinger went 7-9 with the West Virginia Power in 2008. He compiled a 5.75 ERA with 98 strikeouts over 97 innings.
TURNAROUND: Merklinger lost his first five decisions last season. Before the South Atlantic League All-Star Break, Merklinger was 1-5. After the break, Merklinger went 6-4 and had a pair of three game winning streaks.
STARTING OUT: Merklinger made his professional debut with the Helena Brewers in the Pioneer League during the 2007 season. He went 1-0 with a save and an ERA of 3.95 in 13 games (0 starts). Merklinger struck out 40 over 27-1/3 innings for the Brewers.
THE HALL: Merklinger played his college ball at Seton Hall and struck out 199 batters over three seasons for the Pirates.
WITH HONORS: Merklinger was Big East Pitcher of the Year three times in his college career, the Seton Hall Sophomore Male Athlete of the Year, and Seton Hall’s Junior Male Athlete of the Year.
PREP: At Seton Hall Prep, Merklinger was named to the All-Conference, All-Area, All-County, and All-State high school teams.
LAST REGULAR SEASON START: Merklinger received a no decision on September 1, 2008 vs. Kannapolis. He allowed one run on four hits over six innings. Merklinger struck out a seven and walked a pair against the Intimidators.
LAST START: Merklinger got the start for the Power in Game Two of the South Atlantic League Championship Finals on September 9 against Augusta. He pitched 5-1/3 innings and allowed one run on three hits with a walk and a strikeout. But, he took a no decision as the Power dropped the game to fall behind 2-0 in the series.
VS. QUAD CITIES: Today will be the first time Merklinger has faced the River Bandits and an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals.
JUST POINTING IT OUT: Merklinger was 0-3 in day games during the 2008 season. He made six appearances (four starts) in day games for the Power last year and had an ERA of 4.34 in those games.
JUST POINTING THIS OUT, TOO: Merklinger’s ERA in those six day games was 4.34 compared to a 6.09 ERA and a 7-6 record in night games.
PROFESSIONAL BESTS:
INNINGS PITCHED: 6.0 (4x – Last: vs. Kannapolis 9/8/08)
STRIKEOUTS: 9 (vs. Hagerstown 7/3/08)
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
