Jesse Levis

Born: 4/14/1968 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-04-24 | Final Game: 2001-10-07

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

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Biography

Jesse Levis, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 1992 until his retirement in 2001. Over the course of his career, Levis appeared in 319 games, showcasing his skills primarily as a catcher and utility player. He recorded a total of 167 hits, achieving a batting average of .255, which reflected his consistent contact ability at the plate, though he hit only three home runs. Levis contributed to his teams with 60 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the basepaths with two stolen bases. Levis played during a dynamic era in Major League Baseball, marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving role of catchers. While he may not have been a household name, his versatility and work ethic earned him respect among his peers and coaches. He provided valuable depth to the rosters he was part of, particularly noted for his defensive skills behind the plate. After concluding his playing career on October 7, 2001, Levis left a legacy as a reliable contributor in the game, embodying the spirit of perseverance and dedication that characterizes many players of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
319	654	66	167	23	1	3	60	2	76	66	0.255	0.336	0.307	0.643	-1390.9

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .307 vs. league average .417 across their career seasons — 26.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.643 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1992	CLE	AL	28	43	2	12	4	0	1	3	0	0	5	0.279	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	CLE	AL	31	63	7	11	2	0	0	4	0	2	10	0.175	.265 (-34%)	.332 (-41%)	.403 (-49%)	.735 (-45%)	-500.5
1994	CLE	AL	1	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	CLE	AL	12	18	1	6	2	0	0	3	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1996	ATL	AL	104	233	27	55	6	1	1	21	0	38	15	0.236	.269 (-13%)	.340 (+2%)	.426 (-34%)	.767 (-18%)	-668.7
1997	ATL	AL	99	200	19	57	7	0	1	19	1	24	17	0.285	.266 (+7%)	.336 (+7%)	.419 (-20%)	.756 (-8%)	-221.7
1998	MIL	NL	22	37	4	13	0	0	0	4	1	7	6	0.351	—	—	—	—	0.0
1999	CLE	AL	10	26	0	4	0	0	0	3	0	1	6	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2001	MIL	NL	12	33	6	8	2	0	0	3	0	3	7	0.242	—	—	—	—	0.0