Mack Allison
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1913)
Mack Allison was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1913 for the St. Louis Browns, a span of 3 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 9-21 with a 3.17 ERA and 57 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- Died
- 3/13/1964 in Mount Vernon, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-13
- Last Game
- 1913-08-20
Full name: Mack Pendleton Allison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 26.1 | 24 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2.05 | 3.37 (+39%) | -48.2 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 6 | 17 | 31 | 20 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 169.0 | 171 | 68 | 49 | 43 | 3.62 | 3.36 (-8%) | -1186.3 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 1 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 51.1 | 52 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 2.28 | 3.07 (+26%) | 10.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 9 | 21 | 45 | 27 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 246.2 | 247 | 87 | 67 | 57 | 3.17 | — | -1,224 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 76 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 32 | .118 | .141 | .118 | .259 | -454 |
Career AVG .118 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.
Career OBP .141 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 57.6% below league average.
Career SLG .118 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.
Career OPS .259 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — 62.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 31 | 52 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .135 | .268 (-50%) | .335 (-50%) | .358 (-62%) | .694 (-57%) | -453.7 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 45 | 76 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 32 | .118 | — | — | — | — | -454 | ||
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 (90 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 41 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .122 |
| Away | 20 | 35 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 136.0 | 126 | 39 | 39 | 36 | 2.58 |
| Away | 20 | 111.0 | 121 | 45 | 29 | 21 | 3.65 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-20 | SLA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913-08-14 | SLA | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913-07-20 | SLA | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-05 | SLA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-25 | SLA | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913-06-22 | SLA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-25 | SLA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-14 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1913-05-03 | SLA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-04-19 | SLA | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913-08-20 | SLA | NYY | W | 9.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913-08-14 | SLA | BOS | L | 11.0 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 |
| 1913-07-20 | SLA | PHA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-07-05 | SLA | DET | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-25 | SLA | CHW | L | 3.1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-06-22 | SLA | CHW | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-25 | SLA | DET | — | 3.0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-05-14 | SLA | MIN | — | 8.0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1913-05-03 | SLA | CLE | — | 1.0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913-04-19 | SLA | DET | L | 8.0 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
Mack Allison: the record in brief
September 13, 1911 and August 20, 1913 bracket Mack Allison's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Browns, from 1911 through 1913. At 185 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame, Allison is listed as a pitcher. Allison both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 23, 1887, in Owensboro, KY, USA. Allison died on March 13, 1964, in Mount Vernon, MO, USA. On the record, Mack Allison was born Mack Pendleton Allison.
Across 45 games (27 starts), Allison recorded 9 wins against 21 losses with a 3.17 ERA. The totals include 57 strikeouts and 17 complete games. Allison's 3.17 ERA was close to the 3.27 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 6, in 1912. 1912 was Allison's sharpest full season, a 3.62 ERA against the league's 3.36.
The position breakdown shows 45 games, all at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 6 putouts and 60 assists against 6 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mack Allison
- What years did Mack Allison play?
- Mack Allison played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1913.
- Was Mack Allison a pitcher?
- Yes. Mack Allison pitched in the major leagues, recording 9 wins and 57 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mack Allison hit?
- Mack Allison hit 0 career home runs with 9 hits.
- What teams did Mack Allison play for?
- Mack Allison played for one team, the St. Louis Browns (1911–1913).
- What were Mack Allison's career stats?
- In 45 games, Mack Allison went 9-21 with a 3.17 ERA, 57 strikeouts, 246.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Mack Allison play?
- Mack Allison played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mack Allison and how much did he weigh?
- Mack Allison was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- What was Mack Allison's career ERA?
- Mack Allison finished with a 3.17 career ERA, going 9-21 with 57 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mack Allison have?
- Mack Allison recorded 57 career strikeouts.
- Is Mack Allison in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mack Allison has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.