Gary Allenson
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1979-1985)
Gary Allenson was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985 for the Boston Red Sox and the Toronto Blue Jays, a span of 7 seasons. In 416 career games, he hit .221 with 235 hits, 19 home runs, and 131 RBI.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1979-04-08
- Last Game
- 1985-08-23
Full name: Gary Martin Allenson
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 416 | 1,061 | 114 | 235 | 49 | 2 | 19 | 131 | 3 | 130 | 192 | .221 | .307 | .325 | .632 | -1,392 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career OBP .307 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 5.6% below league average.
Career SLG .325 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 16.1% below league average.
Career OPS .632 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 11.3% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | BOS | AL | 108 | 241 | 27 | 49 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 1 | 20 | 42 | .203 | .265 (-23%) | .329 (-20%) | .397 (-25%) | .727 (-23%) | -907.9 |
| 1980 | BOS | AL | 36 | 70 | 9 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 13 | 11 | .357 | .264 (+35%) | .326 (+39%) | .387 (+14%) | .714 (+25%) | 364.7 |
| 1981 | BOS | AL | 47 | 139 | 23 | 31 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 25 | 0 | 23 | 33 | .223 | .255 (-13%) | .320 (+5%) | .368 (+5%) | .688 (+5%) | 163.3 |
| 1982 | BOS | AL | 92 | 264 | 25 | 54 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 38 | 39 | .205 | .261 (-22%) | .324 (-6%) | .388 (-19%) | .712 (-13%) | -467.7 |
| 1983 | BOS | AL | 84 | 230 | 19 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 27 | 43 | .230 | .260 (-12%) | .324 (-4%) | .389 (-18%) | .714 (-12%) | -418.7 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 35 | 83 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 14 | .229 | .259 (-12%) | .322 (-6%) | .384 (-15%) | .707 (-11%) | -125.3 |
| 1985 | TOR | AL | 14 | 34 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 416 | 1,061 | 114 | 235 | 49 | 2 | 19 | 131 | 3 | 130 | 192 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -1,392 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (416 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 208 | 519 | 55 | 107 | 8 | 57 | .206 |
| Away | 208 | 542 | 59 | 128 | 11 | 74 | .236 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-08-23 | TOR | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-08-17 | TOR | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-16 | TOR | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1985-08-12 | TOR | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-08-11 | TOR | KCR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-08-10 | TOR | KCR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985-08-08 | TOR | BAL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-08-03 | TOR | TEX | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-30 | TOR | BAL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-07-24 | TOR | SEA | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 8 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| C | 399 | 342 | 1762 | 146 | 32 | 24 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | BOS | 3B | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | BOS | C | 104 | 82 | 407 | 40 | 9 | 3 |
| 1980 | BOS | 3B | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1980 | BOS | C | 24 | 19 | 99 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1981 | BOS | C | 47 | 41 | 235 | 18 | 8 | 3 |
| 1982 | BOS | C | 91 | 86 | 454 | 39 | 4 | 8 |
| 1983 | BOS | C | 84 | 76 | 393 | 29 | 7 | 6 |
| 1984 | BOS | C | 35 | 27 | 135 | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 1985 | TOR | C | 14 | 11 | 39 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 399 |
| Third Base | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976 |
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Gary Allenson: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 8, 1979 and the final game on August 23, 1985, Gary Allenson built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the Boston Red Sox (1979 to 1984) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985). Allenson played primarily as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on February 4, 1955, in Culver City, CA, USA and a listed size of 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. The given name on file is Gary Martin Allenson.
The batting record for Allenson: 416 games, 235 hits in 1,061 at bats, and a .221 average, along with 19 homers and 131 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .307 and the slugging percentage .325, for an OPS of .632. The league as a whole hit .261 across Allenson's seasons, which puts the .221 career mark 15.1% below average. In OPS terms, Allenson's .632 stands 11.3% below the league's .712. The highest hit total in a season was 54, in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .230 in 1983, did not top the league's .260.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gary Allenson
- What years did Gary Allenson play?
- Gary Allenson played in Major League Baseball from 1979 to 1985.
- Was Gary Allenson a pitcher?
- No. Gary Allenson was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Gary Allenson hit?
- Gary Allenson hit 19 career home runs with 235 hits.
- What teams did Gary Allenson play for?
- Gary Allenson played for 2 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1979–1984) and the Toronto Blue Jays (1985).
- What were Gary Allenson's career stats?
- In 416 games, Gary Allenson had 235 hits, 19 home runs, 131 RBI, 114 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Gary Allenson play?
- Gary Allenson played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Gary Allenson and how much did he weigh?
- Gary Allenson was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Gary Allenson hit each season?
- Gary Allenson's home runs by season: 3 in 1979, 0 in 1980, 5 in 1981, 6 in 1982, 3 in 1983, 2 in 1984, and 0 in 1985. His most in one season was 6, in 1982.
- What was Gary Allenson's career batting average?
- Gary Allenson batted .221 over his career, with 235 hits in 1,061 at bats.
- How many RBI did Gary Allenson have?
- Gary Allenson drove in 131 runs in his career.
- Is Gary Allenson in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Gary Allenson has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.