Sled Allen
Born: 8/23/1886 in West Plains, MO, USA
Died: 10/16/1959 in Lubbock, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-05-04 | Final Game: 1910-08-05
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Fletcher Manson Allen
Biography
Sled Allen was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose brief career spanned from May 4, 1910, to August 5, 1910. Primarily a position player, Allen made his mark in the early days of Major League Baseball, an era characterized by the burgeoning popularity of the sport and the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively driven game. Over the course of his short tenure, he appeared in 14 games, where he recorded 3 hits and 1 RBI, finishing with a batting average of .130. Despite not hitting any home runs and stealing no bases, Allen's participation in the league during this transformative period contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Though his time in the majors was limited, Allen's experience reflected the challenges faced by many players of his era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. His career statistics, while modest, serve as a reminder of the countless athletes who aspired to make their mark in the sport during the early 20th century. Sled Allen's story is one of perseverance in a rapidly evolving game, and he remains a part of the narrative that shaped baseball's development in its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.130 | 0.231 | 0.174 | 0.405 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 14 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 12 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | C | 12 | 6 | 21 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1910 | SLA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 14 |
| First Base | 1 |