Allen Battle
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-1996)
Allen Battle was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996 for the St. Louis Cardinals and the Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 108 career games, he hit .230 with 57 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-04-26
- Last Game
- 1996-08-14
Full name: Allen Zelmo Battle
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 248 | 33 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 52 | .230 | .324 | .274 | .598 | -795 |
Career AVG .230 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 35.1% below league average.
Career OPS .598 vs. league average .761 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | SLN | NL | 61 | 118 | 13 | 32 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 26 | .271 | .266 (+2%) | .337 (+6%) | .417 (-25%) | .755 (-11%) | -158.9 |
| 1996 | OAK | AL | 47 | 130 | 20 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 26 | .192 | .269 (-29%) | .340 (-14%) | .426 (-44%) | .767 (-31%) | -636.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 108 | 248 | 33 | 57 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 32 | 52 | .230 | — | — | — | — | -795 | ||
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 (108 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 55 | 115 | 17 | 29 | 0 | 1 | .252 |
| Away | 53 | 133 | 16 | 28 | 1 | 6 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-08-14 | OAK | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-04 | OAK | KCR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-02 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-06-01 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-31 | OAK | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-05-29 | OAK | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-05-27 | OAK | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-05-26 | OAK | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-05-25 | OAK | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-05-23 | OAK | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 14 |
Salary History
Allen Battle's recorded salaries total $226,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Battle's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | OAK | AL | $117,000 |
| 1995 | SLN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $226,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Allen Battle: the record in brief
April 26, 1995 and August 14, 1996 bracket Allen Battle's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Battle played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1995) and the Oakland Athletics (1996). Battle is listed as an outfielder at 170 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Battle both batted and threw right-handed. Battle was born on November 29, 1968, in Grantham, NC, USA. Allen Battle was the playing name; the full given name is Allen Zelmo.
The batting record for Battle: 108 games, 57 hits in 248 at bats, and a .230 average, along with 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .324 and the slugging percentage .274, for an OPS of .598. Measured against the leagues Battle played in, the .230 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 14.4% below the league. The OPS comparison is .598 to a league .761, 21.5% below average. 1995 produced Battle's most hits, 32 of them for the St. Louis Cardinals.
Frequently Asked Questions about Allen Battle
- What years did Allen Battle play?
- Allen Battle played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996.
- Was Allen Battle a pitcher?
- No. Allen Battle was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Allen Battle hit?
- Allen Battle hit 1 career home run with 57 hits.
- What teams did Allen Battle play for?
- Allen Battle played for 2 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1995) and the Oakland Athletics (1996).
- What were Allen Battle's career stats?
- In 108 games, Allen Battle had 57 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, 33 runs, and 13 stolen bases, with a .230 batting average.
- How much did Allen Battle earn in his career?
- Allen Battle's recorded salaries total $226,000 over 2 seasons, 1995 to 1996. Battle's career, 1995 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Allen Battle's salary?
- Allen Battle's last recorded salary was $117,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $117,000, in 1996, and his lowest was $109,000, in 1995. The Salary History table lists each season from 1995 to 1996.
- What position did Allen Battle play?
- Allen Battle played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Allen Battle and how much did he weigh?
- Allen Battle was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Allen Battle hit each season?
- Allen Battle's home runs by season: 0 in 1995 and 1 in 1996. His most in one season was 1, in 1996.
- What was Allen Battle's career batting average?
- Allen Battle batted .230 over his career, with 57 hits in 248 at bats.
- How many RBI did Allen Battle have?
- Allen Battle drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Allen Battle in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Allen Battle has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.