Frank Allen
Born: 8/26/1888 in Newbern, AL, USA
Died: 7/30/1933 in Gainsville, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1912-04-24 | Final Game: 1917-09-19
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank Leon Allen
Biography
Frank Allen was a professional baseball pitcher active from 1912 to 1917, showcasing his talents during the early years of the modern era of baseball. Born in 1888, Allen made his mark on the game with a career record of 50 wins and 67 losses, posting a notable earned run average (ERA) of 2.93. Throughout his five-season career, he recorded 457 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 3 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliable arm on the mound.
Allen's playing style reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the early 20th century, a time when pitching was becoming increasingly significant in shaping the outcomes of games. His ability to strike out batters and maintain a low ERA highlighted his pitching prowess, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he played during a period that was overshadowed by the rise of more prominent pitchers, Allen's contributions to the game remain a testament to the skills and dedication of pitchers in the pre-Deadball Era and set the stage for future generations of hurlers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 67 | 180 | 127 | 60 | 10 | 3 | 970.3 | 893 | 316 | 26 | 373 | 457 | 2.93 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 3 | 9 | 20 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 109.0 | 119 | 44 | 57 | 58 | 3.63 | -375.6 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 4 | 18 | 34 | 25 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 174.7 | 144 | 55 | 81 | 82 | 2.83 | -2558.5 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 8 | 14 | 36 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 171.3 | 165 | 59 | 57 | 68 | 3.10 | -1074.9 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 5.14 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 23 | 13 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 0 | 283.3 | 230 | 79 | 100 | 127 | 2.51 | -1507.3 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 8 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 113.0 | 102 | 26 | 31 | 63 | 2.07 | 1375.5 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 3 | 11 | 29 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 112.0 | 124 | 49 | 47 | 56 | 3.94 | -998.6 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 288 | 23 | 39 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 35 | 126 | 0.135 | 0.231 | 0.226 | 0.457 | -1354.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | NL | 20 | 36 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | BRO | NL | 34 | 51 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.137 | -319.9 |
| 1914 | BRO | NL | 37 | 47 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 0.128 | -258.7 |
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.500 | -258.7 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 41 | 89 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 0.079 | -775.3 |
| 1916 | BSN | NL | 19 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 14 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 29 | 29 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0.172 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 180 | 0 | 31 | 226 | 18 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1912 | BRO | P | 20 | 0 | 2 | 28 | 2 | 0 |
| 1913 | BRO | P | 34 | 0 | 6 | 30 | 4 | 0 |
| 1914 | BRO | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 40 | 3 | 2 |
| 1914 | PTF | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | PTF | P | 41 | 0 | 16 | 80 | 6 | 1 |
| 1916 | BSN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
| 1917 | BSN | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 180 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rhodes College | Memphis | TN | 1907, 1908, 1909 |