Austin Allen
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2022)
Austin Allen was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2022 for the San Diego Padres and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 57 career games, he hit .195 with 23 hits, 2 home runs, and 7 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 219 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-05-11
- Last Game
- 2022-04-30
Full name: Austin Michael Allen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 118 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 47 | .195 | .252 | .288 | .540 | -274 |
Career AVG .195 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 20.8% below league average.
Career OBP .252 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .288 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 26.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | SDN | NL | 34 | 65 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 21 | .215 | .252 (-15%) | .322 (-13%) | .434 (-36%) | .757 (-26%) | -273.7 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 14 | 31 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | .194 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | OAK | AL | 4 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | OAK | AL | 5 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .071 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 57 | 118 | 8 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 8 | 47 | .195 | — | — | — | — | -274 | ||
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
View full game log (57 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 31 | 66 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 6 | .182 |
| Away | 26 | 52 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-04-30 | OAK | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-04-24 | OAK | TEX | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-04-22 | OAK | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2022-04-14 | OAK | TBR | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022-04-10 | OAK | PHI | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021-09-05 | OAK | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-09-04 | OAK | TOR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021-05-08 | OAK | TBR | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021-05-05 | OAK | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020-08-22 | OAK | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 39 |
| First Base | 2 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Austin Allen: the record in brief
According to the bio, Austin Allen debuted on May 11, 2019 and played a final game on April 30, 2022. The team column moves through the San Diego Padres (2019) and the Oakland Athletics (2020 through 2022). Allen played primarily as a catcher and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Born on January 16, 1994, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Allen was listed at 6 feet, 2 inches and 219 pounds. Austin Allen was the playing name; the full given name is Austin Michael.
Allen's career batting table shows 57 games, 118 at bats and 23 hits, a .195 average, plus 2 home runs and 7 RBI. Reaching base at a .252 clip and slugging .288, Allen finished with a .540 OPS. Set against a .246 league average for the same years, Allen's .195 average sits 20.8% below it. The OPS comparison is .540 to a league .732, 26.2% below average. 2019 produced Allen's most hits, 14 of them for the San Diego Padres. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .215 in 2019, did not top the league's .252.
Frequently Asked Questions about Austin Allen
- What years did Austin Allen play?
- Austin Allen played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2022.
- Was Austin Allen a pitcher?
- No. Austin Allen was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Austin Allen hit?
- Austin Allen hit 2 career home runs with 23 hits.
- What teams did Austin Allen play for?
- Austin Allen played for 2 teams: the San Diego Padres (2019) and the Oakland Athletics (2020–2022).
- What were Austin Allen's career stats?
- In 57 games, Austin Allen had 23 hits, 2 home runs, 7 RBI, and 8 runs, with a .195 batting average.
- What position did Austin Allen play?
- Austin Allen played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Austin Allen and how much did he weigh?
- Austin Allen was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 219 pounds.
- How many home runs did Austin Allen hit each season?
- Austin Allen's home runs by season: 0 in 2019, 1 in 2020, 1 in 2021, and 0 in 2022. His most in one season was 1, in 2020 and 2021.
- What was Austin Allen's career batting average?
- Austin Allen batted .195 over his career, with 23 hits in 118 at bats.
- How many RBI did Austin Allen have?
- Austin Allen drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Austin Allen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Austin Allen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.