Levi Meyerle was an American baseball player born on October 1849 in Pennsylvania. He played as a center fielder and first baseman for several professional baseball teams in the late 19th century. Meyerle was a versatile player with an excellent fielding ability and a powerful right-handed batter.

Meyerle started his baseball career in 1871, playing for the Keystone Club of Philadelphia. He later played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Canaries, St. Louis Brown Stockings, and Pittsburgh Alleghenys. Meyerle's best season came in 1884, when he batted .351 with 20 home runs, 103 runs batted in (RBIs), and 135 runs scored. He also led the league in hits, doubles, and total bases that year.

Meyerle's career was marred by injuries, and he played his last game in 1890. Despite his short career, Meyerle was a dominant force in the early years of professional baseball. He was known for his exceptional batting and fielding skills, and his contributions to the game were recognized by his contemporaries.

After his retirement from baseball, Meyerle worked as a groundskeeper at the Polo Grounds, the former home of the New York Giants. He also worked as a city employee in New York and was an active member of the community.

In 1940, Levi Meyerle was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame as part of its inaugural class. He was recognized for his exceptional achievements in the early years of professional baseball and his significant contributions to the sport. Meyerle's legacy lives on as one of the game's early greats, and his name is enshrined in baseball history.

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