Allyn Stout

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1943)

Allyn Stout was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1943 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 13 seasons. Across 180 career appearances, he went 20-20 with a 4.54 ERA and 185 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

W–L 20–20
ERA 4.54
WHIP 1.58
SO 185
Pitcher PIV -2006.8
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 167 lb
Born
10/31/1904 in Peoria, IL, USA
Died
12/22/1974 in Sikeston, MO, USA
MLB Debut
1931-05-16
Last Game
1943-06-27

Full name: Allyn McClelland Stout

Career Pitching Statistics

Allyn Stout — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
20 20 180 29 8 0 11 457.2 546 231 28 177 185 4.54 -2006.8

Career ERA 4.54 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 12.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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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

Allyn Stout — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
180 121 9 18 3 0 1 6 0 5 52 .149 .183 .198 .381 0

Career AVG .149 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 45.4% below league average.

Career OBP .183 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 45.5% below league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 48.2% below league average.

Career OPS .381 vs. league average .718 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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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.

Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Allyn Stout — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home89675912.134
Away91544904.167

Pitching — Home / Away

Allyn Stout — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home89246.130612578874.57
Away91211.124010799984.56

Last 10 Games — Batting

Allyn Stout — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1943-06-27 BSNNY1L 000000000
1943-06-24 BSNPHIL 100000000
1943-06-20 BSNPHIL 000000000
1943-06-20 BSNPHIL 000000000
1943-06-13 BSNBROL 000000000
1943-05-29 BSNCHCL 000000000
1943-05-19 BSNPITW 000000000
1943-05-05 BSNNY1L 000000000
1943-04-28 BSNNY1W 100000001
1935-09-27 NY1BSNL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Allyn Stout — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1943-06-27 BSNNY1 — 1.0100010
1943-06-24 BSNPHI — 1.2655210
1943-06-20 BSNPHI — 2.0100000
1943-06-20 BSNPHI — 0.1440001
1943-06-13 BSNBRO — 0.2000110
1943-05-29 BSNCHC — 0.0100000
1943-05-19 BSNPIT SV 0.2000000
1943-05-05 BSNNY1 — 0.0121100
1943-04-28 BSNNY1 W 3.0311000
1935-09-27 NY1BSN — 1.0200000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Allyn Stout — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 180 0 22 89 6 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Allyn Stout — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 180

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Allyn Stout (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Jim Lindsey
    21-20, 4.70 ERA
  2. 74
    Lou North
    21-16, 4.43 ERA
  3. 72
    Bob Osborn
    27-17, 4.32 ERA
  4. 65
    Charlie Hastings
    18-29, 4.55 ERA
  5. 64
    Myles Thomas
    23-22, 4.64 ERA
  6. 59
    Cy Moore
    16-26, 4.86 ERA

Allyn Stout: the record in brief

According to the bio, Allyn Stout debuted on May 16, 1931 and played a final game on June 27, 1943. By club, Stout's seasons break down as the St. Louis Cardinals (1931 through 1933), the Cincinnati Reds (1933 through 1934), the New York Giants (1935), and the Boston Braves (1943). Stout is listed as a pitcher at 5 feet, 10 inches and 167 pounds. Stout batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is October 31, 1904, in Peoria, IL, USA. Stout died on December 22, 1974, in Sikeston, MO, USA. Allyn Stout was the playing name; the full given name is Allyn McClelland.

Stout pitched in 180 games, starting 29, and finished with a 20-20 record and 4.54 ERA. The same table counts 185 strikeouts and 11 saves. The league ERA over Stout's seasons was 4.03, so the 4.54 figure ran 12.6% worse than average. 1931 brought Stout a season-high 6 wins. 1934 produced Stout's most strikeouts, 51. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 4.86 in 1934, when the league's was 4.29.

Frequently Asked Questions about Allyn Stout

What years did Allyn Stout play?
Allyn Stout played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1943.
Was Allyn Stout a pitcher?
Yes. Allyn Stout pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 185 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Allyn Stout hit?
Allyn Stout hit 1 career home run with 18 hits.
What teams did Allyn Stout play for?
Allyn Stout played for 4 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1931–1933), the Cincinnati Reds (1933–1934), the New York Giants (1935), and the Boston Braves (1943).
What were Allyn Stout's career stats?
In 180 games, Allyn Stout went 20-20 with a 4.54 ERA, 185 strikeouts, 457.2 innings pitched, and 11 saves.
What position did Allyn Stout play?
Allyn Stout played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Allyn Stout and how much did he weigh?
Allyn Stout was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 167 pounds.
What was Allyn Stout's career ERA?
Allyn Stout finished with a 4.54 career ERA, going 20-20 with 185 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Allyn Stout have?
Allyn Stout recorded 185 career strikeouts.
Is Allyn Stout in the Hall of Fame?
No. Allyn Stout has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.