Dick Allen, baseball player, 351 home runs, 1963-1977

Dick Allen

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Born: 3/8/1942 in Wampum, PA, USA

Died: 12/7/2020 in Wampum, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-03 | Final Game: 1977-06-19

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Richard Anthony Allen

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Biography

Dick Allen, born in 1942, was a powerhouse in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1963 until his retirement in 1977. Known for his formidable presence at the plate, Allen played a total of 1,749 games, accumulating 1,848 hits and 351 home runs, while driving in 1,119 runs. His impressive batting average of .292 and 133 stolen bases underscored his versatility and athleticism, making him a dual threat as both a hitter and a base runner. Allen was selected as an All-Star seven times, solidifying his status as one of the premier players of his era. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Dick Allen faced both the challenges and opportunities that defined the late 1960s and early 1970s. His impactful performance helped pave the way for future generations of power hitters. Allen's style was characterized by a combination of raw power and an ability to reach base, traits that not only contributed to his team's success but also left a lasting mark on the game. His legacy is remembered not just for his on-field achievements but also for his role in challenging social norms and advocating for players' rights, making him a significant figure in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1749 6332 1099 1848 320 79 351 1119 133 894 1556 0.292 0.378 0.534 0.912 40471.8

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — +16.3% above league average.

Career OBP .378 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — +19.2% above league average.

Career SLG .534 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +43.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.912 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +32.5% above 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
1963 PHI NL 10 24 6 7 2 1 0 2 0 0 5 0.292 — — — — 0.0
1964 PHI NL 162 632 125 201 38 13 29 91 3 67 138 0.318 .250 (+27%) .312 (+22%) .377 (+47%) .690 (+36%) 4388.8
1965 PHI NL 161 619 93 187 31 14 20 85 15 74 150 0.302 .245 (+23%) .310 (+21%) .371 (+33%) .682 (+27%) 3318.2
1966 PHI NL 141 524 112 166 25 10 40 110 10 68 136 0.317 .248 (+27%) .309 (+28%) .376 (+68%) .685 (+50%) 4954.6
1967 PHI NL 122 463 89 142 31 10 23 77 20 75 117 0.307 .242 (+27%) .306 (+32%) .357 (+58%) .663 (+46%) 3988.2
1968 PHI NL 152 521 87 137 17 9 33 90 7 74 161 0.263 .236 (+11%) .298 (+18%) .340 (+53%) .638 (+36%) 3430.3
1969 PHI NL 118 438 79 126 23 3 32 89 9 64 144 0.288 .248 (+16%) .320 (+17%) .369 (+55%) .689 (+38%) 3022.4
1970 STL NL 122 459 88 128 17 5 34 101 5 71 118 0.279 .253 (+10%) .325 (+16%) .385 (+45%) .711 (+32%) 2854.2
1971 LAD NL 155 549 82 162 24 1 23 90 8 93 113 0.295 .249 (+18%) .316 (+25%) .365 (+28%) .682 (+27%) 3165.0
1972 CHW AL 148 506 90 156 28 5 37 113 19 99 126 0.308 .243 (+26%) .310 (+35%) .353 (+70%) .664 (+54%) 5421.3
1973 CHW AL 72 250 39 79 20 3 16 41 7 33 51 0.316 .256 (+23%) .325 (+21%) .378 (+62%) .703 (+43%) 1839.3
1974 CHW AL 128 462 84 139 23 1 32 88 7 57 89 0.301 .256 (+17%) .324 (+16%) .369 (+52%) .693 (+35%) 3033.1
1975 PHI NL 119 416 54 97 21 3 12 62 11 58 109 0.233 .257 (-9%) .327 (avg) .374 (+3%) .701 (+1%) 141.1
1976 PHI NL 85 298 52 80 16 1 15 49 11 37 63 0.268 .255 (+5%) .320 (+8%) .360 (+33%) .681 (+21%) 1084.5
1977 OAK AL 54 171 19 41 4 0 5 31 1 24 36 0.240 .264 (-9%) .329 (avg) .401 (-13%) .730 (-7%) -169.1

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.222

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1976 NLCS PHI 3 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 3 2 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 807 795 6747 418 82 640
2B 4 0 4 4 1 0
3B 652 646 530 1276 143 116
OF 256 249 376 13 19 0
SS 3 0 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 PHI 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1963 PHI OF 7 5 10 0 2 0
1964 PHI 3B 162 162 154 325 41 30
1965 PHI 3B 160 160 129 305 26 29
1965 PHI SS 2 0 1 0 0 0
1966 PHI 3B 91 91 81 180 9 15
1966 PHI OF 47 46 65 2 5 0
1967 PHI 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1967 PHI 3B 121 121 95 249 35 23
1967 PHI SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1968 PHI 3B 10 7 7 15 6 4
1968 PHI OF 139 136 208 5 6 0
1969 PHI 1B 117 117 1024 54 16 100
1970 SLN 1B 79 78 676 41 5 67
1970 SLN 3B 38 38 27 67 11 3
1970 SLN OF 3 3 5 1 2 0
1971 LAN 1B 28 28 258 13 2 26
1971 LAN 3B 67 65 36 133 15 12
1971 LAN OF 60 59 88 5 4 0
1972 CHA 1B 143 139 1234 67 7 94
1972 CHA 3B 2 2 1 2 0 0
1973 CHA 1B 67 67 597 43 4 55
1973 CHA 2B 2 0 4 3 0 0
1974 CHA 1B 125 121 998 49 15 112
1974 CHA 2B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1975 PHI 1B 113 112 900 70 18 79
1976 PHI 1B 85 83 671 44 8 71
1977 OAK 1B 50 50 389 37 7 36

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 808
Second Base 4
Third Base 652
Shortstop 3
Left Field 256
Center Field 1
Designated Hitter 3

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-06-07
1974 Player of the Week Week of 1974-07-19
1974 TSN All-Star 1B
1972 Most Valuable Player
1972 TSN All-Star 1B
1972 TSN Player of the Year
1964 Rookie of the Year
1964 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1974 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 8.0 336 0
1973 Most Valuable Player AL 35th 1.0 336 0
1972 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 321.0 336 21
1967 Most Valuable Player NL 19th 9.0 280 0
1966 Most Valuable Player NL 4th 107.0 280 1
1965 Most Valuable Player NL 28th 4.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player NL 7th 63.0 280 0
1964 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 18.0 20 18