Frank Allen

Born: 8/26/1888 in Newbern, AL, USA

Died: 7/30/1933 in Gainsville, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1912-04-24 | Final Game: 1917-09-19

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Leon Allen

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Biography

Frank Allen was a professional baseball pitcher active from 1912 to 1917, showcasing his talents during the early years of the modern era of baseball. Born in 1888, Allen made his mark on the game with a career record of 50 wins and 67 losses, posting a notable earned run average (ERA) of 2.93. Throughout his five-season career, he recorded 457 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 3 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness as a reliable arm on the mound. Allen's playing style reflected the competitive spirit and evolving strategies of the early 20th century, a time when pitching was becoming increasingly significant in shaping the outcomes of games. His ability to strike out batters and maintain a low ERA highlighted his pitching prowess, making him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he played during a period that was overshadowed by the rise of more prominent pitchers, Allen's contributions to the game remain a testament to the skills and dedication of pitchers in the pre-Deadball Era and set the stage for future generations of hurlers.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
50	67	180	127	60	10	3	970.3	893	316	26	373	457	2.93	0

Career ERA 2.93 vs. league average 2.94 across their career seasons — near 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
1912	BRO	NL	3	9	20	15	5	1	0	109.0	119	44	57	58	3.63	3.36 (-8%)	-438.9
1913	BRO	NL	4	18	34	25	11	0	2	174.7	144	55	81	82	2.83	3.07 (+8%)	-2706.4
1914	BRO	NL	8	14	36	21	10	1	0	171.3	165	59	57	68	3.10	2.93 (-6%)	-1096.0
1914	PTF	FL	1	0	1	1	1	0	0	7.0	9	4	0	3	5.14	—	0.0
1915	PTF	FL	23	13	41	37	24	6	0	283.3	230	79	100	127	2.51	2.90 (+13%)	-1606.9
1916	BSN	NL	8	2	19	14	7	2	1	113.0	102	26	31	63	2.07	2.78 (+26%)	1381.3
1917	BSN	NL	3	11	29	14	2	0	0	112.0	124	49	47	56	3.94	2.69 (-46%)	-1032.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	288	23	39	8	6	2	25	1	35	126	0.135	0.231	0.226	0.457	-1359.5

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OBP .231 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 27.9% below league average.

Career SLG .226 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.457 vs. league average 0.658 across their career seasons — 30.6% 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
1912	BRO	NL	20	36	4	6	3	1	1	4	0	3	15	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1913	BRO	NL	34	51	5	7	0	1	1	3	0	3	23	0.137	.259 (-47%)	.325 (-43%)	.345 (-32%)	.670 (-37%)	-320.6
1914	BRO	NL	37	47	4	6	1	2	0	5	0	5	23	0.128	—	—	—	—	-262.1
1914	PTF	FL	1	2	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	-262.1
1915	PTF	FL	41	89	3	7	3	1	0	2	0	8	44	0.079	.250 (-69%)	.318 (-49%)	.332 (-59%)	.651 (-54%)	-776.8
1916	BSN	NL	19	34	4	7	0	1	0	4	0	8	14	0.206	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	BSN	NL	29	29	2	5	0	0	0	5	1	7	7	0.172	—	—	—	—	0.0