Jesse Levan, baseball player, 1947-1955

Jesse Levan

Born: 7/15/1926 in Reading, PA, USA

Died: 11/30/1998 in Reading, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-27 | Final Game: 1955-05-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 172 lbs

Full name: Jesse Roy Levan

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Biography

Jesse Levan, born in 1926, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues from 1947 to 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, Levan's career spanned a period marked by the transition from the post-World War II era into the early years of a rapidly evolving game. He played a total of 25 games, during which he accumulated 10 hits, including one home run, and drove in five runs, culminating in a batting average of .286. Though his time in the majors was relatively brief, Levan's performance showcased the potential of players emerging from a generation that would soon see the increase of integration and the rise of athleticism in baseball. With zero stolen bases recorded, his playing style leaned more towards solid contact rather than speed on the bases. While Levan may not have had the lengthy career of some of his contemporaries, his contributions during his time remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 35 5 10 0 0 1 5 0 0 2 0.286 0.286 0.371 0.657 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.657 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 8.8% below 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
1947 PHI NL 2 9 3 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.444 — — — — 0.0
1954 WSN AL 7 10 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1955 WSN AL 16 16 1 3 0 0 1 4 0 0 2 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 6 1 0 1
3B 4 4 0 0 0 0
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 PHI OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
1954 WS1 1B 1 1 6 1 0 1
1954 WS1 3B 4 4 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Third Base 2
Left Field 2