Levin Jones
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873-1874)
Levin Jones was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1874 for the Baltimore Marylands and the Baltimore Canaries, a span of 2 seasons. In 3 career games, he hit .364 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Died
- 9/20/1914 in Baltimore, MD, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-05-14
- Last Game
- 1874-10-14
Full name: Levin Thomas Jones
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .364 | .364 | .364 | .727 | 0 |
Career AVG .364 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +29.2% above league average.
Career OBP .364 vs. league average .293 across their career seasons — +24.2% above league average.
Career SLG .364 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career OPS .727 vs. league average .637 across their career seasons — +14.1% above league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | BL4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .750 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1874 | BL1 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .364 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Levin Jones: the record in brief
According to the bio, Levin Jones debuted on May 14, 1873 and played a final game on October 14, 1874. The team column moves through the Baltimore Marylands (1873) and the Baltimore Canaries (1874). Jones is listed as an outfielder. Jones was born on July 4, 1847, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Jones's death is recorded on September 20, 1914, in Baltimore, MD, USA. Levin Jones was the playing name; the full given name is Levin Thomas.
Across 3 games at the plate, Jones's career line reads 4 hits in 11 at bats for a .364 average, along with 2 runs batted in. Measured against the leagues Jones played in, the .364 career average compares with a .281 league average over the same seasons, 29.2% above the league. The OPS comparison is .727 to a league .637, 14.1% above average. The hits column peaks at 3, in 1873.
By games played in the field, catcher leads with 1, followed by center field (1) and right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Levin Jones
- What years did Levin Jones play?
- Levin Jones played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1874.
- Was Levin Jones a pitcher?
- No. Levin Jones was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Levin Jones hit?
- Levin Jones hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Levin Jones's career batting average?
- Levin Jones batted .364 over his career, with 4 hits in 11 at bats.
- How many RBI did Levin Jones have?
- Levin Jones drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Levin Jones in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Levin Jones has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.