Al Levine
Born: 5/22/1968 in Park Ridge, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1996-06-22 | Final Game: 2005-06-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Alan Brian Levine
Biography
Al Levine was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1996 to 2005. Born in 1968, Levine made a name for himself in Major League Baseball as a reliable arm, known for his versatility and ability to perform in high-pressure situations. Throughout his tenure, he played for several teams, contributing significantly to their pitching staffs. Levine finished his career with a record of 24-33 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.96, showcasing his capability to keep games competitive.
Over the course of his career, Levine amassed a total of 278 strikeouts and recorded 10 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness both as a starter and a reliever. His playing style was characterized by a combination of stamina and strategic pitching, which allowed him to navigate through lineups effectively. Levine's contributions came during a dynamic era of baseball marked by significant changes in player performance and team strategies, and he played a key role in the evolving landscape of pitching during the late 1990s and early 2000s. His legacy is remembered as one of resilience and adaptability on the mound.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 33 | 416 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 575.3 | 597 | 253 | 70 | 236 | 278 | 3.96 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.3 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 5.40 | - |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 35 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 6.91 | - |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58.0 | 68 | 29 | 16 | 19 | 4.50 | -329.8 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 85.0 | 76 | 32 | 29 | 37 | 3.39 | - |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 3 | 4 | 51 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 95.3 | 98 | 41 | 49 | 42 | 3.87 | - |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 8 | 10 | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 75.7 | 71 | 20 | 28 | 40 | 2.38 | - |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 4 | 4 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 63.7 | 61 | 30 | 34 | 40 | 4.24 | - |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.3 | 22 | 6 | 11 | 5 | 2.53 | - |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 3 | 5 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.7 | 45 | 16 | 18 | 25 | 2.90 | - |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 3 | 4 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.7 | 83 | 36 | 24 | 32 | 4.58 | -1039.3 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3 | 16 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 9.58 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHW | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | TEX | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAA | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAA | AL | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | LAA | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | DET | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | SFG | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 416 | 7 | 30 | 84 | 6 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHA | P | 25 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | TEX | P | 30 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 50 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| 2000 | ANA | P | 51 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | ANA | P | 64 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | ANA | P | 52 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | KCA | P | 18 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 36 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | DET | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2005 | SFN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 416 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | DET | AL | $825,000 |
| 2002 | ANA | AL | $1,325,000 |
| 2001 | ANA | AL | $715,000 |
| 2000 | ANA | AL | $275,000 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $208,000 |
| 1997 | CHA | AL | $157,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,505,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Rainey Harper College | Palatine | IL | 1988, 1989 |
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1990, 1991 |