Charlie Levis, baseball player, 1884-1885

Charlie Levis

Born: 6/21/1860 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 10/16/1926 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1885-10-01

Bats: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Charles H. Levis

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Biography

Charlie Levis, born in 1860, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1884 to 1885. Primarily a position player, Levis showcased his talents in a total of 92 games during his brief stint in Major League Baseball. He recorded 88 hits, including 5 home runs, while finishing his career with a batting average of .226. Despite not driving in any runs and not stealing any bases, Levis contributed to the early development of the game during a transitional period in baseball history, characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. Levis played during an era when baseball was still solidifying its identity, moving away from the deadball style that dominated the late 19th century. His performance on the field, although not statistically overwhelming, reflected the grit and determination often found among players of his time. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, Charlie Levis remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball's early history, contributing to the foundation upon which the modern game was built.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
92 390 61 88 11 4 5 0 0 3 0 0.226 0.234 0.313 0.546 -611.9

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .234 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.546 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 10.2% 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
1884 BLU UA 87 373 59 85 11 4 5 0 0 3 0 0.228 .243 (-6%) .278 (-16%) .327 (-2%) .606 (-9%) -611.9
1884 WSU UA 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — -611.9
1884 IN2 AA 3 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200 — — — — -611.9
1885 BL2 AA 1 4 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 92 0 965 25 46 34

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 BLU 1B 87 0 923 24 45 33
1884 WSU 1B 1 0 10 0 0 0
1884 IN2 1B 3 0 24 1 0 1
1885 BL2 1B 1 0 8 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 92