Greg Allen, baseball player, 2017

Greg Allen

Born: 3/15/1993 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-09-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Gregory Lomack Allen

Biography

Greg Allen, born in 1993, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2017 to 2022. He made a name for himself as a versatile position player, known for his speed on the basepaths and solid defensive skills. Over the course of his career, Allen played in 304 games, accumulating 170 hits and demonstrating his ability to contribute offensively with a total of 11 home runs and 68 runs batted in. His batting average finished at .231, reflecting the challenges many players faced during his era, which was characterized by a focus on power hitting and evolving defensive strategies. Allen's speed was a defining feature of his playing style, as evidenced by his impressive tally of 48 stolen bases. He was particularly valuable as a late-game substitute, providing teams with a strategic advantage in tight situations. Throughout his time in Major League Baseball, Allen showcased the importance of speed and agility, contributing to the game during a period where these attributes were increasingly emphasized. His journey through the league not only highlighted his dedication to the sport but also underscored the evolving dynamics of baseball during his tenure. After his retirement on September 24, 2022, Greg Allen left behind a legacy as a player who embraced the nuances of the game while carving out his niche in the competitive landscape of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
311 749 110 170 31 8 11 68 48 47 199 0.227 0.295 0.334 0.629 -1679.3

Career AVG .227 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 8.4% below league average.

Career OBP .295 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.

Career SLG .334 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.629 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2020 NLDS1 SDN 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2018 ALDS2 CLE 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2017 ALDS1 CLE 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 295 192 483 9 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 120
Center Field 146
Right Field 56
Designated Hitter 3