Oscar Levis

Born: 8/7/1898 in Oracabessa, St. Mary, Jamaica

Died: 5/24/1983 in Norfolk, VA, USA

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Oscar Joseph Levis

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Biography

Oscar Levis, born in 1898, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound. With a career record of 55-53, he demonstrates a solid ability to secure victories while maintaining an earned run average (ERA) of 4.35, indicative of his capacity to navigate challenging game situations. Over the course of his career, Levis records 431 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in overpowering hitters, as well as 5 saves that highlight his versatility and reliability in high-pressure scenarios. Levis's career unfolds in an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the evolution of pitching strategies and the increasing importance of relief pitchers. His contributions to the game reflect a commitment to excellence and adaptability, allowing him to remain relevant in a fast-paced and ever-evolving sport. As he continues to play, Oscar Levis remains a vital part of his team's pitching staff, contributing his experience and expertise while inspiring future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
55 53 135 109 80 5 5 885.7 921 428 46 294 431 4.35 0

Career ERA 4.35 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1921 CSE EAS 2 0 3 2 2 0 0 20.7 20 7 8 15 3.05 4.02 (+24%) 443.4
1922 CSE IND 3 2 6 6 5 0 0 47.3 52 18 9 29 3.42 4.18 (+18%) 646.4
1923 CSE ECL 7 4 14 10 8 1 2 89.3 82 25 18 66 2.52 4.03 (+38%) 3599.1
1924 CSE ECL 7 8 15 12 9 0 0 103.7 103 32 25 85 2.78 4.13 (+33%) 3130.6
1925 CSE ECL 6 7 14 14 8 0 0 96.7 101 49 46 49 4.56 4.55 (avg) 1169.1
1926 CSE ECL 7 2 12 8 6 1 2 76.0 66 32 27 24 3.79 4.11 (+8%) -562.6
1927 CSE ECL 6 5 17 12 11 2 1 104.0 101 45 33 37 3.89 4.08 (+5%) 363.1
1928 CSE ECL 1 3 9 7 2 0 0 44.3 55 42 20 16 8.53 4.13 (-106%) -1411.0
1929 CSE ANL 6 9 20 15 10 0 0 127.0 157 80 56 45 5.67 4.60 (-23%) -1861.7
1930 HIL IND 4 7 12 11 9 1 0 80.3 97 52 24 34 5.83 4.80 (-21%) 529.3
1931 HIL IND 6 6 13 12 10 0 0 96.3 87 46 28 31 4.30 4.10 (-5%) -419.5

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
172 441 48 101 25 2 6 58 0 29 9 0.229 0.281 0.336 0.617 -858.4

Career AVG .229 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.

Career SLG .336 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.617 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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
1921 CSE EAS 3 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1922 CSE IND 6 22 3 5 2 1 0 4 0 0 0 0.227 — — — — 0.0
1923 CSE ECL 17 36 2 9 3 0 0 9 0 2 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1924 CSE ECL 23 68 7 19 3 0 1 9 0 5 0 0.279 .283 (-2%) .345 (-2%) .389 (-6%) .734 (-4%) -39.2
1925 CSE ECL 14 38 2 9 2 0 0 2 0 3 0 0.237 — — — — 0.0
1926 CSE ECL 13 32 7 7 2 0 1 4 0 0 3 0.219 — — — — 0.0
1927 CSE ECL 27 62 10 16 5 1 1 9 0 7 0 0.258 .282 (-9%) .344 (avg) .392 (+7%) .736 (+3%) 33.6
1928 CSE ECL 13 27 7 8 1 0 3 6 0 4 0 0.296 — — — — 0.0
1929 CSE ANL 24 56 2 9 3 0 0 5 0 3 5 0.161 .289 (-44%) .353 (-42%) .415 (-48%) .769 (-46%) -460.2
1930 HIL IND 15 40 4 9 1 0 0 7 0 3 0 0.225 — — — — 0.0
1931 HIL IND 17 52 4 9 3 0 0 3 0 0 1 0.173 .276 (-37%) .338 (-49%) .388 (-41%) .726 (-44%) -392.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 12 5 67 3 3 3
OF 18 12 11 3 2 0
P 135 109 32 240 15 9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1921 CSE P 3 2 0 6 1 0
1922 CSE P 6 6 3 12 1 3
1923 CSE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 CSE P 14 10 2 28 2 0
1924 CSE 1B 1 0 5 0 0 0
1924 CSE OF 8 5 6 1 0 0
1924 CSE P 15 12 1 40 2 0
1925 CSE OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1925 CSE P 14 14 0 0 0 0
1926 CSE P 12 8 7 20 3 2
1927 CSE 1B 8 5 52 3 3 2
1927 CSE OF 1 1 1 0 0 0
1927 CSE P 17 12 2 34 2 2
1928 CSE OF 2 2 1 1 0 0
1928 CSE P 9 7 1 17 1 0
1929 CSE OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
1929 CSE P 20 15 6 30 3 1
1930 HIL 1B 3 0 10 0 0 1
1930 HIL P 12 11 5 28 0 0
1931 HIL OF 4 4 2 1 2 0
1931 HIL P 13 12 5 25 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 135
First Base 12
Left Field 4
Center Field 2
Right Field 12