Ethan Allen, baseball player, 1926-1938

Ethan Allen

Born: 1/1/1904 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 9/15/1993 in Crescent City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-06-13 | Final Game: 1938-06-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Ethan Nathan Allen

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Biography

Ethan Allen, born in 1904, was a prominent position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1926 until his retirement in 1938. Over the course of his career, Allen appeared in 1,281 games, showcasing his versatility and consistency at the plate. He amassed a total of 1,325 hits, including 47 home runs, and drove in 501 runs, which underscored his ability to produce in critical situations. His career batting average of .300 reflected his skill as a hitter during an era that saw a mix of both offensive and defensive prowess. Allen was known for his speed on the bases, successfully stealing 84 bases throughout his career, which added an exciting dimension to his playing style. As a player who participated in the late 1920s through the 1930s, his contributions came during a time when baseball was evolving, with teams beginning to embrace a more aggressive approach in both hitting and base running. Allen's legacy is remembered not only for his statistical achievements but also for his role in the game during a transformative period in baseball history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
4.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1933 4.0 4.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1281 4418 623 1325 255 45 47 501 84 223 310 0.300 0.336 0.410 0.745 -439.0

Career AVG .300 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — +7.1% above league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .410 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.745 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — near 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
1926 CIN NL 18 13 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.308 — — — — 0.0
1927 CIN NL 111 359 54 106 26 4 2 20 12 14 23 0.295 .282 (+5%) .344 (-6%) .392 (+4%) .736 (-1%) -157.9
1928 CIN NL 129 485 55 148 30 7 1 62 6 27 29 0.305 .280 (+9%) .342 (avg) .395 (+2%) .737 (+1%) 12.2
1929 CIN NL 143 538 69 157 27 11 6 64 21 20 21 0.292 .289 (+1%) .353 (-10%) .415 (avg) .769 (-5%) -734.7
1930 CIN NL 21 46 10 10 1 0 3 7 1 5 2 0.217 — — — — -63.5
1930 NY1 NL 76 238 48 73 9 2 7 31 5 12 23 0.307 .293 (+4%) .354 (-4%) .429 (+5%) .784 (+1%) -63.5
1931 NY1 NL 94 298 58 98 18 2 5 43 6 15 15 0.329 .276 (+19%) .338 (+7%) .388 (+17%) .726 (+12%) 645.1
1932 NY1 NL 54 103 13 18 6 2 1 7 0 1 12 0.175 .275 (-36%) .335 (-41%) .391 (-23%) .726 (-31%) -614.1
1933 STL NL 91 261 25 63 7 3 0 36 3 13 22 0.241 .270 (-11%) .329 (-15%) .377 (-23%) .707 (-19%) -935.6
1934 PHI NL 145 581 87 192 42 4 10 85 6 33 47 0.330 .278 (+19%) .340 (+9%) .392 (+19%) .733 (+14%) 1596.4
1935 PHI NL 156 645 90 198 46 1 8 63 5 43 54 0.307 .279 (+10%) .342 (+2%) .399 (+5%) .742 (+4%) 457.6
1936 PHI NL 30 125 21 37 3 1 1 9 4 4 8 0.296 .283 (+4%) .349 (-9%) .404 (-11%) .753 (-10%) -233.9
1936 CHC NL 91 373 47 110 18 6 3 39 12 13 30 0.295 .283 (+4%) .349 (-8%) .404 (-1%) .753 (-4%) -233.9
1937 SLA AL 103 320 39 101 18 1 0 31 3 21 17 0.316 .276 (+14%) .342 (+5%) .398 (-5%) .740 (avg) 0.6
1938 SLA AL 19 33 4 10 3 1 0 4 0 2 4 0.303 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1123 0 2746 103 56 23

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1926 CIN OF 9 0 9 0 0 0
1927 CIN OF 98 0 250 6 3 3
1928 CIN OF 129 0 348 12 7 4
1929 CIN OF 137 0 393 12 5 2
1930 CIN OF 15 0 31 0 1 0
1930 NY1 OF 62 0 122 6 2 0
1931 NY1 OF 77 0 151 2 4 1
1932 NY1 OF 24 0 44 1 2 0
1933 SLN OF 67 0 179 8 3 1
1934 PHI OF 145 0 337 19 8 3
1935 PHI OF 156 0 412 26 9 6
1936 PHI OF 30 0 82 1 4 0
1936 CHN OF 89 0 191 2 4 2
1937 SLA OF 78 0 186 8 4 1
1938 SLA OF 7 0 11 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 301
Center Field 728
Right Field 109

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Cincinnati Cincinnati OH 1924, 1925, 1926

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1935 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 4.0 80 0