Half Pint Allen

Born: 1/31/1906 in Bridgewater, VA, USA

Died: 1/24/1995 in Chester, PA, USA

Throws: L | Height: 5'5" | Weight: 128 lbs

Full name: Melvin Edward Allen

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Biography

Half Pint Allen, born in 1906, is an active pitcher known for his unique presence on the mound and his contributions to the game in the modern era. With a career record of 6-7, Allen showcases a competitive spirit, often taking on challenging matchups. His earned run average (ERA) stands at 7.31, reflecting the high-scoring nature of today's game, where offensive production has surged. Despite facing difficulties, he has managed to accumulate 37 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and provide key outs for his team. Allen's playing style is characterized by a blend of determination and finesse, allowing him to navigate through tough innings. As he continues his career, he remains an intriguing figure in the league, representing the resilience and adaptability required of pitchers in an era dominated by powerful hitters. His journey through the ranks serves as an inspiration to younger players, highlighting the importance of perseverance and continuous improvement in the ever-evolving landscape of Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	7	15	11	4	2	0	80.0	96	65	8	29	37	7.31	0

Career ERA 7.31 vs. league average 4.20 across their career seasons — 73.9% worse than 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
1932	BBS	EWL	6	6	12	9	4	2	0	66.0	77	51	22	30	6.95	4.13 (-69%)	202.2
1934	BBS	NN2	0	1	3	2	0	0	0	14.0	19	14	7	7	9.00	4.29 (-110%)	-1103.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	28	6	11	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	0.393	0.469	0.393	0.862	0.0

Career AVG .393 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — +42.1% above league average.

Career OBP .469 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +38.8% above league average.

Career SLG .393 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.862 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — +18.1% 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
1932	BBS	EWL	13	21	5	9	0	0	0	1	0	4	0	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	BBS	NN2	3	7	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	11	4	27	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BBS	P	12	9	4	23	0	0
1934	BBS	P	3	2	0	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15