Frank Allen, baseball player, 1912-1917

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

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

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 180

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rhodes College Memphis TN 1907, 1908, 1909