Merlin Nippert

Merlin Lee Nippert (born September 1, 1938) is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1962 season. Listed at 6' 1", 175 lb., he batted and threw right-handed. A native of Mangum, Oklahoma, he attended Oklahoma State University.

Nippert allowed three runs and four hits in four appearances, giving four walks and three strikeouts in 6.0 innings of work for a 4.50 ERA. He did not have a decision or saves.