Oscar Levis
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Oscar Levis was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Cuban Stars East and the Hilldale Club. Across 135 career appearances, he went 55-53 with a 4.35 ERA and 431 strikeouts. He also batted .229 with 6 home runs. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 5707.2.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/24/1983 in Norfolk, VA, USA
Full name: Oscar Joseph Levis
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CSE | EAS | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 15 | 3.05 | 4.02 (+24%) | 443.4 |
| 1922 | CSE | IND | 3 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 | 52 | 18 | 9 | 29 | 3.42 | 4.18 (+18%) | 646.4 |
| 1923 | CSE | ECL | 7 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 89.1 | 82 | 25 | 18 | 66 | 2.52 | 4.03 (+38%) | 3599.1 |
| 1924 | CSE | ECL | 7 | 8 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 103.2 | 103 | 32 | 25 | 85 | 2.78 | 4.13 (+33%) | 3130.6 |
| 1925 | CSE | ECL | 6 | 7 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 96.2 | 101 | 49 | 46 | 49 | 4.56 | 4.55 (avg) | 1169.1 |
| 1926 | CSE | ECL | 7 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 76.0 | 66 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 3.79 | 4.11 (+8%) | -553.5 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 6 | 5 | 17 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 104.0 | 101 | 45 | 33 | 37 | 3.89 | 4.08 (+5%) | 363.1 |
| 1928 | CSE | ECL | 1 | 3 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 44.1 | 55 | 42 | 20 | 16 | 8.53 | 4.13 (-106%) | -1397.6 |
| 1929 | CSE | ANL | 6 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 127.0 | 157 | 80 | 56 | 45 | 5.67 | 4.60 (-23%) | -1811.9 |
| 1930 | HIL | IND | 4 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 80.1 | 97 | 52 | 24 | 34 | 5.83 | 4.80 (-21%) | 529.3 |
| 1931 | HIL | IND | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 96.1 | 87 | 46 | 28 | 31 | 4.30 | 4.10 (-5%) | -411.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 55 | 53 | 135 | 109 | 80 | 5 | 5 | 885.2 | 921 | 428 | 294 | 431 | 4.35 | — | 5,707 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 172 | 441 | 48 | 101 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 29 | 9 | .229 | .281 | .336 | .617 | -824 |
Career AVG .229 vs. league average .285 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OBP .281 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 18.8% below league average.
Career SLG .336 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.
Career OPS .617 vs. league average .746 across their career seasons — 17.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CSE | EAS | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CSE | IND | 6 | 22 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CSE | ECL | 17 | 36 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1924 | CSE | ECL | 23 | 68 | 7 | 19 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .279 | .283 (-2%) | .345 (-2%) | .389 (-6%) | .734 (-4%) | -37.5 |
| 1925 | CSE | ECL | 14 | 38 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .237 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1926 | CSE | ECL | 13 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1927 | CSE | ECL | 27 | 62 | 10 | 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .258 | .282 (-9%) | .344 (avg) | .392 (+7%) | .736 (+3%) | 33.6 |
| 1928 | CSE | ECL | 13 | 27 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CSE | ANL | 24 | 56 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 5 | .161 | .289 (-44%) | .353 (-42%) | .415 (-48%) | .769 (-46%) | -439.6 |
| 1930 | HIL | IND | 15 | 40 | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .225 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1931 | HIL | IND | 17 | 52 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .173 | .276 (-37%) | .338 (-49%) | .388 (-41%) | .726 (-44%) | -380.1 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 172 | 441 | 48 | 101 | 25 | 2 | 6 | 58 | 0 | 29 | 9 | .229 | — | — | — | — | -824 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .250 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 9.0 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0.00 |
Last 1 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-05-03 | CUE | BLS | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1925-05-03 | CUE | BLS | W | 9.0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 5 | 67 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| OF | 18 | 12 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| P | 135 | 109 | 32 | 240 | 15 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | CSE | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1922 | CSE | P | 6 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 3 |
| 1923 | CSE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CSE | P | 14 | 10 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSE | 1B | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSE | OF | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924 | CSE | P | 15 | 12 | 1 | 40 | 2 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1925 | CSE | P | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926 | CSE | P | 12 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 2 |
| 1927 | CSE | 1B | 8 | 5 | 52 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 1927 | CSE | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | CSE | P | 17 | 12 | 2 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1928 | CSE | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1928 | CSE | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
| 1929 | CSE | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CSE | P | 20 | 15 | 6 | 30 | 3 | 1 |
| 1930 | HIL | 1B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1930 | HIL | P | 12 | 11 | 5 | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| 1931 | HIL | OF | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1931 | HIL | P | 13 | 12 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 135 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Left Field | 4 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 12 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Oscar Levis: the record in brief
Oscar Levis's record on this page is drawn from the season tables, which run from 1921 to 1931. By club, Levis's seasons break down as the Cuban Stars East (1921 through 1929) and the Hilldale Club (1930 to 1931). Levis played primarily as a pitcher and batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Born on August 7, 1898, in Oracabessa, St. Mary, Jamaica, Levis was listed at 175 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Levis died on May 24, 1983, in Norfolk, VA, USA. The given name on file is Oscar Joseph Levis.
Levis went 55-53 with a 4.35 ERA in 135 games, 109 of them starts. The same table counts 431 strikeouts, 80 complete games, and 5 shutouts. Levis's 4.35 ERA was close to the 4.25 league figure for those seasons. No season topped the 7 wins of 1923. The strikeout high was 85 in 1924. 1923 was Levis's sharpest full season, a 2.52 ERA against the league's 4.03.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oscar Levis
- Was Oscar Levis a pitcher?
- Yes. Oscar Levis pitched in the major leagues, recording 55 wins and 431 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Oscar Levis hit?
- Oscar Levis hit 6 career home runs with 101 hits.
- What teams did Oscar Levis play for?
- Oscar Levis played for 2 teams: the Cuban Stars East (1921–1929) and the Hilldale Club (1930–1931).
- What were Oscar Levis's career stats?
- In 135 games, Oscar Levis went 55-53 with a 4.35 ERA, 431 strikeouts, 885.2 innings pitched, and 5 saves. At the plate he had 101 hits and 6 home runs.
- What position did Oscar Levis play?
- Oscar Levis played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Oscar Levis and how much did he weigh?
- Oscar Levis was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Oscar Levis's career ERA?
- Oscar Levis finished with a 4.35 career ERA, going 55-53 with 431 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Oscar Levis have?
- Oscar Levis recorded 431 career strikeouts.
- Is Oscar Levis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Oscar Levis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.