Al Levine #43

Veteran right-hander originally inked free agent deal with SF over winter, and came to Spring Training as non-roster invitee...requested, and was granted, his unconditional release March 30, but signed minor league contract with Giants April 7...has made 407 big league appearances (7 starts) over parts of 7 ML seasons, logging 24-33 mark with 10 saves and solid 3.85 ERA...originally selected by Chicago White Sox in 1991 draft, has seen big league action with White Sox (1996-97), Texas (1998), Anaheim (1999-2002), Tampa Bay (2003), Kansas City (2003) and Detroit (2004)...has made at least 50 appearances in each of last 6 seasons (1999-2004)...earned World Series ring with Angels in 2002, although he was not on post season roster. Logged pair of seasons at Harper Junior College, before finishing collegiate career with 2 campaigns at Southern Illinois University...was teammate of NBA legend Michael Jordan on 1994 Birmingham Barons club...married (Linda)...son (Anthony).

2004

In only season with Tigers, ranked 3rd on staff with career-high 65 appearances...was at his best following All-Star Break, logging 3.34 ERA (11er, 29.2ip) in 29 2nd half appearances...posted 3-4 ledger with 4.58 ERA overall.

2003

Worked in combined 54 games with Tampa Bay and Kansas City, forging 2.79 ERA...went to camp with St. Louis, but was released March 26...signed with Devil Rays April 3, and tossed 17.1-consecutive scoreless innings over 10 outings April 27-June 1...in fact, compiled 1.82 ERA (8er, 39.2ip) in 25 outings through June...acquired by Kansas City for cash considerations July 31...posted 2.53 ERA (6er, 21.1ip) in 18 games for Royals...held lefties to combined .218 avg. (29-for-133).

2002

Finished 4-4 with 4.24 ERA in 52 games for World Champion Angels...registered career-high 5 saves, including 3 during Troy Percival's absence in April...was sidelined June 10-15 with irritation in his right shoulder, ailment that landed him on DL June 27...was activated from DL July 20 following 2-outing rehab assignment with triple-A Salt Lake...tossed 13.0-straight scoreless innings upon his return...was left off Anaheim's post season roster.

2001

Established career high with 8 victories...recorded 2.11 ERA out of bullpen, 2nd best among all AL relievers...win total was 3rd best among league bullpen hurlers...18 decisions (8-10) were most by Angels reliever since Mark Clear established club record with 22 in 1980...forced to start May 10 at White Sox in place of injured Scott Schoeneweis...allowed 3 runs on 4 hits in 3.0 innings for no-decision...fashioned 0.73 ERA (2er, 24.2ip) over 21-game stretch June 7-Aug. 1.

2000

Tossed career high 95.1 innings in 51 outings for Anaheim...started 5 games, posting 6.38 ERA (13er, 18.1ip)...compiled 3.27 ERA (28er, 77.0ip) in 46 relief outings...registered 1st ML save May 24 at Minnesota...was on DL July 31-Aug. 19 with flexor tendinitis in right elbow...inserted into Halos starting rotation in Sept., and made opening assignments in his final 4 appearances.

1999

Claimed off waivers by Anaheim from Texas April 3, finished 1-1 with 3.39 ERA in 50 games...made 1st big league start Oct. 2 vs. Texas, blanking Rangers over 4.0 innings.

1998

Saw action in 30 games with Texas...logged 1.50 ERA (3er, 18.0ip) over 1st 11 games in Rangers uniform (April 26-June 2).

1997

Made White Sox' Opening Day roster, logging 3 separate stints with club...earned 1st ML win April 20 vs. Yankees, tossing scoreless relief inning.

1996

Made big league debut June 22 against Seattle, after having contract purchased from triple-A Nashville earlier in day by White Sox...worked in 16 ML contests overall.

1995

Opened season in Nashville's starting rotation, but spent most of campaign with double-A Birmingham...ranked 2nd on Barons' staff with 7 saves.

1994

Ranked 8th in Southern League with 3.31 ERA over 18 starts at Birmingham...promoted to Nashville July 20.

1993

Led Florida State League with 129 strikeouts for single-A Sarasota...ranked 3rd in league with 3 complete games, 4th with 26 games started and 5th with 11 wins.

1992

Combined to fan 142 batters for Sarasota and single-A South Bend, tied for 2nd among White Sox minor leaguers.

1991

Made professional debut with single-A Utica and finished 5th in New York-Penn League with pair of complete games.