Allen Sothoron
Born: 4/27/1893 in Bradford, OH, USA
Died: 6/17/1939 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-17 | Final Game: 1926-09-06
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Allen Sutton Sothoron
Biography
Allen Sothoron was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1926. Born in 1893, Sothoron showcased his talents during a time when the game was transitioning from the Deadball Era to the more dynamic styles of play that would characterize the following decades. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 91 wins and 100 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.31, reflecting his ability to keep runs at bay in an era where offensive production was on the rise.
Sothoron struck out 576 batters and recorded 9 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliable pitcher in various game situations. His career unfolded during a pivotal time in baseball history, just before the onset of the live-ball era, which saw significant changes in player performance and strategy. Known for his competitive spirit and skill on the mound, Sothoron contributed to the teams he played for with both starting and relief appearances, leaving a lasting legacy as a notable pitcher in the early days of modern baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 100 | 264 | 194 | 102 | 17 | 9 | 1582.3 | 1583 | 582 | 34 | 596 | 576 | 3.31 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 14 | 19 | 48 | 32 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 276.7 | 259 | 87 | 96 | 85 | 2.83 | -1456.8 |
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 12 | 12 | 29 | 24 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 209.0 | 152 | 45 | 67 | 71 | 1.94 | 127.7 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 20 | 13 | 40 | 30 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 270.0 | 256 | 66 | 87 | 106 | 2.20 | 651.1 |
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 8 | 15 | 36 | 26 | 12 | 1 | 2 | 218.3 | 263 | 114 | 89 | 81 | 4.70 | -1215.4 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 15 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 12 | 4 | 22 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 144.7 | 146 | 52 | 58 | 61 | 3.24 | 1580.2 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 5.20 | 419.5 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.3 | 26 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 6.39 | -459.6 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 10 | 16 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 196.7 | 209 | 78 | 84 | 62 | 3.57 | - |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 10 | 10 | 28 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 155.7 | 173 | 70 | 63 | 67 | 4.05 | - |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 3 | 3 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 37 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 4.22 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 265 | 546 | 37 | 113 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 15 | 93 | 0.207 | 0.230 | 0.262 | 0.491 | -2630.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | SLA | AL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | SLA | AL | 49 | 92 | 8 | 20 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.217 | -193.2 |
| 1918 | SLA | AL | 29 | 63 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 21 | 0.159 | -407.3 |
| 1919 | SLA | AL | 40 | 97 | 3 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.175 | -613.3 |
| 1920 | SLA | AL | 36 | 72 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.222 | -349.9 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | CLE | AL | 22 | 58 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.276 | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 5 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1922 | CLE | AL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.444 | 0.0 |
| 1924 | STL | NL | 29 | 72 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 0.194 | -531.8 |
| 1925 | STL | NL | 28 | 56 | 5 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.196 | -405.1 |
| 1926 | STL | NL | 15 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.231 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 264 | 0 | 66 | 312 | 56 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | SLA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | SLA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | SLA | P | 48 | 0 | 13 | 81 | 11 | 0 |
| 1918 | SLA | P | 29 | 0 | 10 | 43 | 8 | 0 |
| 1919 | SLA | P | 40 | 0 | 17 | 39 | 13 | 2 |
| 1920 | SLA | P | 36 | 0 | 12 | 49 | 14 | 0 |
| 1921 | BOS | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1921 | CLE | P | 22 | 0 | 6 | 26 | 4 | 0 |
| 1921 | SLA | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | SLN | P | 29 | 0 | 2 | 35 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | SLN | P | 28 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 3 | 0 |
| 1926 | SLN | P | 15 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 265 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Juniata College | Huntingdon | PA | 1912 |