Myron Allen
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1883-1888)
Myron Allen was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1888 for 4 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 6 seasons. In 156 career games, he hit .259 with 157 hits, 4 home runs, and 88 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 150.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 3/8/1924 in Kingston, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1883-07-19
- Last Game
- 1888-07-01
Full name: Myron Smith Allen
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 | 606 | 89 | 157 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 88 | 30 | 45 | 57 | .259 | .317 | .371 | .688 | 150 |
Career AVG .259 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .317 vs. league average .304 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .371 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.
Career OPS .688 vs. league average .646 across their career seasons — +6.4% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1886 | BSN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 117 | 463 | 66 | 128 | 22 | 10 | 4 | 77 | 26 | 36 | 40 | .276 | .270 (+2%) | .331 (+1%) | .373 (+5%) | .705 (+3%) | 259.7 |
| 1888 | KC2 | AA | 37 | 136 | 23 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 9 | 14 | .213 | .238 (-11%) | .290 (-8%) | .319 (-1%) | .610 (-4%) | -109.2 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 156 | 606 | 89 | 157 | 28 | 14 | 4 | 88 | 30 | 45 | 57 | .259 | — | — | — | — | 150 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.2 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0.93 | 4.17 (+78%) | 0.0 |
| 1888 | KC2 | AA | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 17 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2.50 | 2.95 (+15%) | 38.1 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 35.2 | 34 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 1.77 | — | 38 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 3 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Left Field | 106 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 41 |
Myron Allen: the record in brief
Myron Allen's major league career runs from a debut on July 19, 1883 to a final game on July 1, 1888. Allen played for the New York Gothams (1883), the Boston Beaneaters (1886), the Cleveland Blues (1887), and the Kansas City Cowboys (1888). Born on March 22, 1854, in Kingston, NY, USA, Allen is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Allen's listed size is 5'8" and 150 pounds. The bio records the death on March 8, 1924, in Kingston, NY, USA. Myron Allen was the playing name; the full given name is Myron Smith.
The batting record for Allen: 156 games, 157 hits in 606 at bats, and a .259 average, along with 4 homers, 88 runs batted in, and 30 stolen bases. Allen got on base at a .317 rate and slugged .371 (.688 OPS). The .259 career average is close to the .253 the league hit across the same seasons. Allen collected a career-high 128 hits in 1887.
Frequently Asked Questions about Myron Allen
- What years did Myron Allen play?
- Myron Allen played in Major League Baseball from 1883 to 1888.
- Was Myron Allen a pitcher?
- No. Myron Allen was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 5 career games.
- How many home runs did Myron Allen hit?
- Myron Allen hit 4 career home runs with 157 hits.
- What teams did Myron Allen play for?
- Myron Allen played for 4 teams: the New York Gothams (1883), the Boston Beaneaters (1886), the Cleveland Blues (1887), and the Kansas City Cowboys (1888).
- What were Myron Allen's career stats?
- In 156 games, Myron Allen had 157 hits, 4 home runs, 88 RBI, 89 runs, and 30 stolen bases, with a .259 batting average.
- What position did Myron Allen play?
- Myron Allen played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Myron Allen and how much did he weigh?
- Myron Allen was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- How many home runs did Myron Allen hit each season?
- Myron Allen's home runs by season: 0 in 1883, 0 in 1886, 4 in 1887, and 0 in 1888. His most in one season was 4, in 1887.
- What was Myron Allen's career batting average?
- Myron Allen batted .259 over his career, with 157 hits in 606 at bats.
- How many RBI did Myron Allen have?
- Myron Allen drove in 88 runs in his career.
- What was Myron Allen's career ERA?
- Myron Allen finished with a 1.77 career ERA, going 1-3 with 3 strikeouts.
- Is Myron Allen in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Myron Allen has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.