Ed Levy

Born: 10/28/1916 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 10/27/2008 in Titusville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1944-06-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Edward Clarence Levy

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Biography

Ed Levy was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944. Although his career spanned just a few seasons, Levy made a notable impact during the early years of World War II, a time when many athletes were serving in the military. He played a total of 54 games, recording 42 hits and achieving a batting average of .215. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 32 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments. Levy's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, traits that were particularly valued in the era he played, where the competition was fierce and the landscape of baseball was shifting due to the war and other societal changes. Additionally, he successfully stole 2 bases throughout his brief career, reflecting an aggressive approach on the base paths. While Levy's statistics may not place him among the game's all-time greats, his participation in the league during such a tumultuous period of history underscores the resilience of baseball as a beloved American pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	195	17	42	11	2	4	32	2	10	24	0.215	0.254	0.354	0.608	-71.3

Career AVG .215 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OBP .254 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 12.4% 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
1940	PHI	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1942	NYY	AL	13	41	5	5	0	0	0	3	1	4	5	0.122	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	NYY	AL	40	153	12	37	11	2	4	29	1	6	19	0.242	.261 (-8%)	.325 (-17%)	.357 (+17%)	.683 (+1%)	-71.3