Bob Allen

Born: 7/10/1867 in Marion, OH, USA

Died: 5/14/1943 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-19 | Final Game: 1900-06-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Gilman Allen

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Biography

Bob Allen was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the late 19th century, a pivotal time in the sport's evolution as it transitioned from the deadball era into a more offensively driven game. Born in 1867, Allen's career spanned from 1890 until his retirement on June 1, 1900. Over the course of 607 games, he established himself as a reliable position player, recording 534 hits and accumulating a career batting average of .241. His offensive contributions included 14 home runs and 306 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during his time on the field. Allen also demonstrated notable speed on the bases, finishing his career with 53 stolen bases, which reflected the increasing emphasis on base running during his era. While he may not have been one of the most celebrated figures in baseball history, his contributions to the game in the 1890s helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. As baseball continued to evolve in the 20th century, Allen's role as a solid performer in the league remains a testament to the growing complexities of the sport during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
607	2216	338	534	77	45	14	306	53	297	221	0.241	0.334	0.335	0.669	-1282.5

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .335 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.669 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 5.6% 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
1890	PHI	NL	133	456	69	103	15	11	2	57	13	87	54	0.226	.260 (-13%)	.336 (+6%)	.351 (-9%)	.687 (-2%)	102.3
1891	PHI	NL	118	438	46	97	7	4	1	51	12	43	44	0.221	.254 (-13%)	.331 (-12%)	.343 (-24%)	.675 (-18%)	-1473.7
1892	PHI	NL	152	563	77	128	20	14	2	64	15	61	60	0.227	.244 (-7%)	.316 (-4%)	.327 (-1%)	.644 (-3%)	-355.9
1893	PHI	NL	124	471	86	126	19	12	8	90	8	71	40	0.268	.279 (-4%)	.356 (+4%)	.379 (+8%)	.735 (+6%)	618.3
1894	PHI	NL	41	154	27	40	10	4	0	19	4	17	11	0.260	.309 (-16%)	.379 (-11%)	.435 (-13%)	.814 (-12%)	-393.4
1897	BSN	NL	34	119	33	38	5	0	1	24	1	18	8	0.319	.291 (+9%)	.354 (+15%)	.387 (avg)	.741 (+7%)	219.9
1900	CIN	NL	5	15	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	4	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	1	3	2	0	0
OF	1	1	0	0	0
SS	605	1402	2172	330	278

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PHI	SS	133	337	500	69	68
1891	PHI	SS	118	258	426	79	50
1892	PHI	SS	152	331	537	77	67
1893	PHI	SS	124	302	447	66	65
1894	PHI	SS	41	90	132	20	15
1897	BSN	2B	1	3	2	0	0
1897	BSN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1897	BSN	SS	32	78	117	16	12
1900	CIN	SS	5	6	13	3	1