Ron Allen
Born: 12/23/1943 in Wampum, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1972-08-11 | Final Game: 1972-08-21
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Ronald Frederick Allen
Biography
Ron Allen, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball as a position player. His career spanned from August 11 to August 21, 1972, during which he played in seven games. Despite the limited opportunities, Allen made his mark by hitting one home run and driving in one run, finishing his career with a batting average of .091. This period of his career coincided with the early 1970s, a time when baseball was beginning to embrace more athleticism and power in the game.
Allen's playing style showcased the potential of power-hitting, as evidenced by his single home run in the majors. While his overall statistics reflect a challenging transition to the big leagues, his contribution to the teams he played for during that brief period remains part of his legacy. As a player from a time when the game was evolving, Ron Allen's short career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who strive for success in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.286 | 0.364 | 0.649 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | STL | NL | 7 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 5 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | 1B | 5 | 2 | 29 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |