Jesse Levan
Left Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1947-1955)
Jesse Levan was a left fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1955 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the Washington Senators, a span of 9 seasons. In 25 career games, he hit .286 with 10 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 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
- Left Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 172 lb
- Died
- 11/30/1998 in Reading, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1947-09-27
- Last Game
- 1955-05-15
Full name: Jesse Roy Levan
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 35 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | .286 | .371 | .657 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.6% above league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .657 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 8.8% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1947 | PHI | NL | 2 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | WS1 | AL | 7 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1955 | WS1 | AL | 16 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 25 | 35 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (25 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 22 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 4 | .318 |
| Away | 13 | 13 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .231 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1955-05-15 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-11 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-08 | MIN | BAL | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-08 | MIN | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-05-07 | MIN | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-03 | MIN | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-05-01 | MIN | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-04-29 | MIN | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1955-04-27 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1955-04-26 | MIN | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Jesse Levan: the record in brief
Jesse Levan played a first major league game on September 27, 1947 and a last one on May 15, 1955. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Phillies (1947) and the Washington Senators (1954 to 1955). Levan is listed as a left fielder at 6-foot-0 and 172 pounds. Levan batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Levan was born on July 15, 1926, in Reading, PA, USA. Levan's death is recorded on November 30, 1998, in Reading, PA, USA. The given name on file is Jesse Roy Levan.
Levan finished with 10 hits from 35 at bats in 25 games, which works out to .286, adding 1 home run and 5 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .286 and .371 give Levan a career OPS of .657. Levan's .286 average ran 9.6% above the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. The hits column peaks at 4, in 1947. The best average in the busiest seasons was .300, in 1954.
The position table credits Levan with 2 games at third base and also lists 2 at left field and 1 at first base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jesse Levan
- What years did Jesse Levan play?
- Jesse Levan played in Major League Baseball from 1947 to 1955.
- Was Jesse Levan a pitcher?
- No. Jesse Levan was a position player (Left Fielder).
- How many home runs did Jesse Levan hit?
- Jesse Levan hit 1 career home run with 10 hits.
- What teams did Jesse Levan play for?
- Jesse Levan played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1947) and the Washington Senators (1954–1955).
- What were Jesse Levan's career stats?
- In 25 games, Jesse Levan had 10 hits, 1 home runs, 5 RBI, and 5 runs, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Jesse Levan play?
- Jesse Levan played primarily as a left fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Jesse Levan and how much did he weigh?
- Jesse Levan was listed at 6 feet and 172 pounds.
- How many home runs did Jesse Levan hit each season?
- Jesse Levan's home runs by season: 0 in 1947, 0 in 1954, and 1 in 1955. His most in one season was 1, in 1955.
- What was Jesse Levan's career batting average?
- Jesse Levan batted .286 over his career, with 10 hits in 35 at bats.
- How many RBI did Jesse Levan have?
- Jesse Levan drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Jesse Levan in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Jesse Levan has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.