Emil Levsen

Emil Levsen was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1928. Born in 1898, Levsen's career spanned a transformative period in the sport, marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensively charged atmosphere that characterized the late 1920s. Throughout his time in the majors, he compiled a win-loss record of 21-26 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.17. Levsen struck out a total of 88 batters during his career, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not being known as a dominant strikeout pitcher. Levsen's playing style reflected the competitive nature of his era, where pitchers often relied on a mix of strategy and skill to navigate opposing lineups. Although he did not accumulate any saves, his contributions on the mound were significant for the teams he represented. His career, though relatively brief, was part of an important chapter in baseball history, illustrating the evolution of pitching and the game's growing complexities as it moved further into the 20th century.