Andy Allanson

Born: 12/22/1961 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-04-07 | Final Game: 1995-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Andrew Neal Allanson

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Biography

Andy Allanson was a professional baseball player born in 1961, who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1995. Over the course of his career, he played in 512 games, showcasing his versatility and dedication on the field. Allanson recorded 357 hits, contributing to a batting average of .240, and added 16 home runs and 140 RBIs to his career totals. His ability to steal bases was also notable, as he successfully swiped 23 bags during his time in the league. Allanson played during an era characterized by a transition in offensive strategy, with the late 1980s and early 1990s witnessing a mix of power hitting and speed on the bases. His contributions as a solid contact hitter and reliable presence in the lineup underscored his importance to the teams he played for. Though not a household name, Allanson's resilience and performance in the major leagues reflect the journey of many players of his time, who navigated the challenges of a competitive sport aimed at achieving excellence in America's pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
512	1486	145	357	48	4	16	140	23	87	223	0.240	0.283	0.310	0.594	-4411.3

Career AVG .240 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career OBP .283 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Career SLG .310 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.594 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1986	CLE	AL	101	293	30	66	7	3	1	29	10	14	36	0.225	.257 (-13%)	.325 (-20%)	.395 (-29%)	.720 (-25%)	-1447.9
1987	CLE	AL	50	154	17	41	6	0	3	16	1	9	30	0.266	.262 (+1%)	.331 (-10%)	.415 (-12%)	.746 (-11%)	-366.1
1988	CLE	AL	133	434	44	114	11	0	5	50	5	25	63	0.263	.254 (+3%)	.317 (-4%)	.377 (-15%)	.695 (-10%)	-792.1
1989	CLE	AL	111	323	30	75	9	1	3	17	4	23	47	0.232	.254 (-9%)	.319 (-10%)	.375 (-22%)	.694 (-16%)	-941.5
1991	DET	AL	60	151	10	35	10	0	1	16	0	7	31	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.323 (-18%)	.384 (-17%)	.708 (-18%)	-483.6
1992	ATL	AL	9	25	6	8	1	0	0	0	3	1	2	0.320	—	—	—	—	0.0
1993	SFG	NL	13	24	3	4	1	0	0	2	0	1	2	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1995	LAA	AL	35	82	5	14	3	0	3	10	0	7	12	0.171	.266 (-36%)	.337 (-28%)	.417 (-24%)	.755 (-26%)	-380.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	4	0	15	0	0	2
C	501	453	2395	208	52	24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	CLE	C	99	91	446	33	20	4
1987	CLE	C	50	47	252	22	4	3
1988	CLE	C	133	131	691	60	11	11
1989	CLE	C	111	103	570	53	9	4
1991	DET	1B	2	0	7	0	0	2
1991	DET	C	56	44	212	22	5	1
1992	ML4	C	9	8	30	3	2	0
1993	SFN	1B	2	0	8	0	0	0
1993	SFN	C	8	4	30	0	0	0
1995	CAL	C	35	25	164	15	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	501
First Base	4
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1995	CAL	AL	$150,000
1994	CAL	AL	$150,000
1993	SFN	NL	$120,000
1991	DET	AL	$100,000
1989	CLE	AL	$235,000
1988	CLE	AL	$102,500
1987	CLE	AL	$75,000
1986	CLE	AL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$992,500