Levin Jones

Born: 7/4/1847 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 9/20/1914 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-05-14 | Final Game: 1874-10-14

Full name: Levin Thomas Jones

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Biography

Levin Jones, born in 1847, was a professional baseball player who made a brief but notable impact in the early years of organized baseball. His career spanned from May 14, 1873, to October 14, 1874, during a time when the sport was beginning to establish its identity, moving away from the informal play of earlier decades. As a position player, Jones participated in just three games, yet he showcased a commendable batting average of .364, reflecting his ability to make contact and contribute offensively in the limited opportunities he had. Throughout his short career, Jones recorded four hits and drove in two runs, although he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. His performance, while not extensive, is indicative of the era's transition as baseball began to embrace more structured gameplay and statistics. While his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Levin Jones remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, representing the formative years of a sport that would grow into America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
3 11 0 4 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.364 0.364 0.364 0.727 0.0

Career AVG .364 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +29.2% above league average.

Career OBP .364 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — +24.2% above league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.637 across their career seasons — +14.1% above 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
1873 BL4 1 4 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.750 — — — — 0.0
1874 BL1 2 7 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1 1 6 1 1 0
OF 2 1 4 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 BL4 OF 1 0 4 0 1 0
1874 BL1 C 1 1 6 1 1 0
1874 BL1 OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Center Field 1
Right Field 1