Lev Shreve, baseball player, 1887-1889

Lev Shreve

Born: 3/12/1866 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 11/7/1942 in Grosse Pointe, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-05-02 | Final Game: 1889-09-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 150 lbs

Full name: Leven Laurence Shreve

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Biography

Lev Shreve was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1866, who played in the late 19th century, a time characterized by the early evolution of the game. His career spanned from 1887 to 1889, during which he made a name for himself in an era that was transitioning away from the deadball style of play. Shreve's professional record stood at 19 wins and 37 losses, with a career earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. Over the course of his time on the mound, he recorded 141 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching staff. Despite his struggles with consistency reflected in his overall record, Shreve participated in a formative period for Major League Baseball, navigating the challenges of a game still in its infancy. His contributions as a pitcher during this era helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. While he did not achieve notable accolades such as saves, his presence in the league during its growth was significant, as he competed against some of the legends of the time. Shreve's career, although brief, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, encapsulating the spirit and evolution of the sport during the late 1800s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 37 57 57 53 3 0 473.3 551 257 31 189 141 4.89 0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 33.0% worse than 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
1887 BL2 AA 3 1 5 5 4 1 0 38.0 33 16 19 13 3.79 4.17 (+9%) 0.9
1887 IN3 NL 5 9 14 14 14 1 0 122.0 141 64 65 22 4.72 4.17 (-13%) -3054.3
1888 IN3 NL 11 24 35 35 34 1 0 297.7 352 153 93 101 4.63 2.95 (-57%) -7823.8
1889 IN3 NL 0 3 3 3 1 0 0 15.7 25 24 12 5 13.79 3.93 (-251%) -1341.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 195 20 38 4 1 0 8 8 9 17 0.195 0.230 0.226 0.456 -649.4

Career AVG .195 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .230 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .350 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.456 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 31.9% 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
1887 BL2 AA 6 24 3 4 0 1 0 2 1 1 3 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1887 IN3 NL 14 49 6 13 1 0 0 4 2 3 4 0.265 — — — — 0.0
1888 IN3 NL 36 115 10 21 3 0 0 2 5 4 9 0.183 .238 (-23%) .290 (-28%) .319 (-35%) .610 (-31%) -532.4
1889 IN3 NL 3 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
P 57 0 12 104 21 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 BL2 OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
1887 BL2 P 5 0 3 7 0 0
1887 IN3 P 14 0 1 18 5 0
1888 IN3 OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1888 IN3 P 35 0 7 74 16 0
1889 IN3 P 3 0 1 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 57
Left Field 2
Center Field 1