Cody Allen
Born: 11/20/1988 in Orlando, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2012-07-20 | Final Game: 2019-06-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Cody Edward Allen
Biography
Cody Allen, born in 1988, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2012 until 2019. Making his debut with the Cleveland Indians, Allen quickly established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen, contributing significantly to his team's success during his tenure. Known for his effective fastball and slider combination, he became a key figure in the late-game situation, finishing his career with a record of 24-31 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.14.
Over his career, Allen recorded 593 strikeouts and tallied 153 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and handle high-pressure scenarios. His performance helped solidify the Indians' reputation for strong pitching during the 2010s, a period marked by the team's competitive playoff runs. Allen's contributions to the game extended beyond the mound, as he was respected by teammates and opponents alike for his work ethic and professionalism, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 | 31 | 481 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 153 | 463.7 | 375 | 162 | 55 | 193 | 593 | 3.14 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 29 | 12 | 15 | 27 | 3.72 | 243.4 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 6 | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 70.3 | 62 | 19 | 26 | 88 | 2.43 | 1559.9 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 6 | 4 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 69.7 | 48 | 16 | 26 | 91 | 2.07 | 1328.4 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 2 | 5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 69.3 | 56 | 23 | 25 | 99 | 2.99 | 3762.9 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 3 | 5 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 68.0 | 41 | 19 | 27 | 87 | 2.51 | 1519.6 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 3 | 7 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 67.3 | 57 | 22 | 21 | 92 | 2.94 | 1997.9 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 67.0 | 58 | 35 | 33 | 80 | 4.70 | -704.3 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 0 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 23.0 | 24 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 6.26 | -2243.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 481 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | CLE | AL | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | CLE | AL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | CLE | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | LAA | AL | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALCS | CLE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | CLE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 7 | 20.3 | 18 | 7 | 10 | 35 | 3.10 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | ALDS2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 54.00 |
| 2017 | ALDS1 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5.3 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 1.69 |
| 2016 | ALCS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | ALDS2 | CLE | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 |
| 2016 | WS | CLE | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.00 |
| 2013 | ALWC | CLE | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 481 | 0 | 14 | 32 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | CLE | P | 27 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | P | 77 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 2014 | CLE | P | 76 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | CLE | P | 70 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | CLE | P | 67 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | CLE | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | CLE | P | 70 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | LAA | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 481 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Reliever of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | CLE | AL | $4,150,000 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $547,100 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $515,400 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $492,600 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,705,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point University | High Point | NC | 2011 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 6th | 2.0 | 150 | 0 |