Bob Allen, baseball player, 1961-1967

Bob Allen

Born: 10/23/1937 in Tatum, TX, USA

Died: 12/12/2023 in Tatum, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-04-14 | Final Game: 1967-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Robert Gray Allen

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Biography

Bob Allen, born in 1937, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1961 to 1967. Known for his versatility on the mound, Allen played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, characterized by shifting pitching strategies and an increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. Throughout his career, he compiled a record of 7-12 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11, showcasing his ability to hold batters at bay with a respectable strikeout total of 199. Allen also demonstrated his effectiveness in high-pressure situations, accumulating 19 saves over his career. His contributions were particularly significant during an era when relief pitching was beginning to evolve, marking a shift in how teams approached game strategy. Although not a household name, Allen's performances contributed to the competitive landscape of the 1960s, a decade that witnessed the rise of numerous legendary pitchers and an expanding fanbase for the sport. His legacy, though modest in terms of statistics, reflected the dedication and skill of those who played in the shadows of the game's greats.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 12 204 0 0 0 19 274.0 288 125 23 132 199 4.11 0

Career ERA 4.11 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — 12.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1961 CLE AL 3 2 48 0 0 0 3 81.7 96 34 40 42 3.75 4.03 (+7%) -289.5
1962 CLE AL 1 1 30 0 0 0 4 30.7 29 20 25 23 5.87 3.96 (-48%) -1332.5
1963 CLE AL 1 2 43 0 0 0 2 56.0 58 29 29 51 4.66 3.46 (-35%) 47.4
1966 CLE AL 2 2 36 0 0 0 5 51.3 56 24 13 33 4.21 3.52 (-20%) 1126.5
1967 CLE AL 0 5 47 0 0 0 5 54.3 49 18 25 50 2.98 3.30 (+10%) 291.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 31 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 16 0.129 0.156 0.161 0.318 0.0

Career AVG .129 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 48.5% below league average.

Career OBP .156 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career SLG .161 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.318 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 54.3% 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
1961 CLE AL 48 12 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1962 CLE AL 30 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1963 CLE AL 43 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1966 CLE AL 36 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1967 CLE AL 47 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 204 0 16 51 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 CLE P 48 0 4 14 0 0
1962 CLE P 30 0 4 6 2 1
1963 CLE P 43 0 2 9 1 2
1966 CLE P 36 0 2 12 1 1
1967 CLE P 47 0 4 10 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 204