Brandon Allen

Born: 2/12/1986 in Conroe, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2009-08-22 | Final Game: 2012-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Brandon Durell Allen

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Biography

Brandon Allen was a professional baseball player born in 1986, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 2009 until his retirement in 2012. Allen made his mark in the league during a transitional period characterized by a blend of traditional playing styles and the evolving emphasis on power hitting. He made his MLB debut on August 22, 2009, showcasing his potential as a formidable hitter in a competitive environment. Over the course of his career, Allen played in 116 games, accumulating 70 hits, 12 home runs, and 41 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .203. His ability to contribute with power was evidenced by his home run total, reflecting the increasing importance of slugging in the game during his era. Additionally, Allen demonstrated speed on the bases with 3 stolen bases, highlighting his versatility as a player. Though his career was relatively brief, Allen's journey through Major League Baseball exemplified the challenges many players faced in carving out a lasting legacy in a rapidly evolving sport. He officially retired on May 9, 2012.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
116	344	44	70	19	2	12	41	3	42	137	0.203	0.290	0.375	0.665	-515.1

Career AVG .203 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.

Career SLG .375 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.665 vs. league average 0.731 across their career seasons — 8.9% 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
2009	AZ	NL	32	104	13	21	7	0	4	14	0	12	40	0.202	.262 (-23%)	.332 (-15%)	.417 (-8%)	.750 (-11%)	-208.0
2010	AZ	NL	22	45	5	12	3	0	1	6	0	10	20	0.267	—	—	—	—	98.6
2011	AZ	NL	11	29	5	5	0	0	3	7	1	7	13	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	OAK	AL	41	146	18	30	9	2	3	11	2	11	55	0.205	.255 (-19%)	.320 (-19%)	.399 (-11%)	.719 (-14%)	0.0
2012	OAK	AL	3	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	TBR	AL	7	13	3	2	0	0	1	3	0	2	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0