Chad Allen

Born: 2/6/1975 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-06 | Final Game: 2005-06-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Chad Allen

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Biography

Chad Allen was a professional baseball player born in 1975, who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2005. Primarily serving as a position player, he appeared in 267 games throughout his career. Allen demonstrated a solid offensive presence with a batting average of .269, accumulating 229 hits, 14 home runs, and 84 RBIs. Known for his versatility, he added an element of speed to his game, successfully stealing 15 bases during his time in the league. Allen's career unfolded during a dynamic period in baseball, characterized by the rise of offensive statistics and the increasing importance of power hitters. Though he did not achieve the superstar status of some contemporaries, his contributions on the field were marked by a reliable hitting approach and a commitment to his teams. After retiring on June 2, 2005, Allen left behind a legacy as a capable player who played a role in the fabric of baseball during the early 2000s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
267	851	102	229	44	8	14	84	15	63	173	0.269	0.321	0.389	0.710	-1153.0

Career AVG .269 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .389 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.710 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1999	MIN	AL	137	481	69	133	21	3	10	46	14	37	89	0.277	.271 (+2%)	.344 (-4%)	.433 (-9%)	.778 (-7%)	-716.0
2000	MIN	AL	15	50	2	15	3	0	0	7	0	3	14	0.300	.270 (+11%)	.344 (avg)	.437 (-18%)	.782 (-10%)	-85.1
2001	MIN	AL	57	175	20	46	13	2	4	20	1	19	37	0.263	.263 (avg)	.332 (avg)	.426 (avg)	.758 (avg)	0.5
2002	CLE	AL	5	10	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
2003	MIA	NL	12	24	2	5	1	1	0	0	0	0	5	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	TEX	AL	20	58	4	14	4	1	0	6	0	2	13	0.241	.266 (-9%)	.335 (-22%)	.427 (-19%)	.762 (-20%)	-230.7
2005	TEX	AL	21	53	5	15	1	1	0	5	0	2	13	0.283	.264 (+7%)	.330 (-6%)	.418 (-19%)	.749 (-13%)	-121.8