Nick Allen
Born: 9/14/1888 in Norton, KS, USA
Died: 10/16/1939 in Hines, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-05-01 | Final Game: 1920-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Artemus Ward Allen
Biography
Nick Allen, born in 1888, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1914 to 1920. Known primarily as a position player, Allen showcased his skills over 216 games in Major League Baseball. Throughout his career, he accumulated 116 hits and recorded a batting average of .232. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 36 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 8 stolen bases.
Playing during a transformative period in baseball history, Allen's career unfolded in the years leading up to the Roaring Twenties, an era marked by the emergence of powerful hitters and a more aggressive style of play. As a player who primarily focused on contact hitting and base running, Allen's contributions reflected the strategic nuances of the game during his time. His dedication to the sport and his role on the field remain part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 216 | 500 | 41 | 116 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 36 | 8 | 33 | 73 | 0.232 | 0.288 | 0.278 | 0.566 | -1078.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | FL | 32 | 63 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 0.238 | -198.7 |
| 1915 | BUF | FL | 84 | 215 | 14 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 17 | 4 | 18 | 34 | 0.205 | -754.3 |
| 1916 | CHC | NL | 5 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 37 | 96 | 6 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0.260 | -73.4 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 15 | 25 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.320 | 0.0 |
| 1920 | CIN | NL | 43 | 85 | 10 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 0.271 | -52.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 189 | 0 | 707 | 240 | 42 | 28 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BUF | C | 26 | 0 | 93 | 30 | 4 | 5 |
| 1915 | BUF | C | 80 | 0 | 347 | 110 | 21 | 8 |
| 1916 | CHN | C | 4 | 0 | 19 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918 | CIN | C | 31 | 0 | 105 | 47 | 8 | 7 |
| 1919 | CIN | C | 12 | 0 | 36 | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| 1920 | CIN | C | 36 | 0 | 107 | 39 | 6 | 5 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 188 |