Ed Levy
Born: 10/28/1916 in Birmingham, AL, USA
Died: 10/27/2008 in Titusville, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1944-06-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Edward Clarence Levy
Biography
Ed Levy was a professional baseball player born in 1916, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1944. Although his career spanned just a few seasons, Levy made a notable impact during the early years of World War II, a time when many athletes were serving in the military. He played a total of 54 games, recording 42 hits and achieving a batting average of .215. His offensive contributions included 4 home runs and 32 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during critical moments.
Levy's playing style was characterized by his versatility and determination, traits that were particularly valued in the era he played, where the competition was fierce and the landscape of baseball was shifting due to the war and other societal changes. Additionally, he successfully stole 2 bases throughout his brief career, reflecting an aggressive approach on the base paths. While Levy's statistics may not place him among the game's all-time greats, his participation in the league during such a tumultuous period of history underscores the resilience of baseball as a beloved American pastime.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 195 | 17 | 42 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 10 | 24 | 0.215 | 0.254 | 0.354 | 0.608 | -72.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1942 | NYY | AL | 13 | 41 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1944 | NYY | AL | 40 | 153 | 12 | 37 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 6 | 19 | 0.242 | -72.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 13 | 0 | 114 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| OF | 36 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | NYA | 1B | 13 | 0 | 114 | 11 | 1 | 12 |
| 1944 | NYA | OF | 36 | 0 | 75 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Left Field | 36 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollins College | Winter Park | FL | 1935, 1936, 1937 |