Jim Levey

Born: 9/13/1906 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 3/14/1970 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1930-09-17 | Final Game: 1933-10-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: James Julius Levey

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Biography

Jim Levey was a professional baseball player, born in 1906, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1930 until 1933. Over his four-season career, Levey appeared in 440 games, showcasing his skills primarily as an infielder and outfielder. He recorded a total of 375 hits, with a batting average of .230, and contributed to his teams with 11 home runs and 140 runs batted in. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 23 bases during his time in the league. Levey's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, bridging the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era characterized by the aftermath of the Deadball Era and the early stages of the live-ball era. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the grit and determination of players during a time when the sport was evolving and gaining popularity. His legacy, while modest in statistical terms, is a testament to the many players who formed the backbone of the game during its formative years. Levey's career serves as a reminder of the dedication required to compete at the highest level of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
440	1632	162	375	61	14	11	140	23	85	201	0.230	0.272	0.305	0.576	-6661.5

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career SLG .305 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1930	SLA	AL	8	37	7	9	2	0	0	3	0	3	2	0.243	—	—	—	—	0.0
1931	SLA	AL	139	498	53	104	19	2	5	38	13	35	83	0.209	.276 (-24%)	.338 (-22%)	.388 (-27%)	.726 (-24%)	-2509.1
1932	SLA	AL	152	568	59	159	30	8	4	63	6	21	48	0.280	.275 (+2%)	.335 (-7%)	.391 (-2%)	.726 (-5%)	-698.1
1933	SLA	AL	141	529	43	103	10	4	2	36	4	26	68	0.195	.270 (-28%)	.329 (-28%)	.377 (-36%)	.707 (-33%)	-3454.3