Hank Allen

Born: 7/23/1940 in Wampum, PA, USA

Died: 5/29/2024 in Bethesda, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-09 | Final Game: 1973-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Harold Andrew Allen

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Biography

Hank Allen was a professional baseball player born in 1940, whose career spanned from 1966 to 1973. Primarily known as a position player, Allen made a notable impact in the Major Leagues during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded styles of play that characterized the 1970s. He played a total of 389 games, accumulating 212 hits, 6 home runs, and 57 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .241. His speed on the base paths was evident as he recorded 15 stolen bases throughout his career. Allen's playing style showcased versatility and determination, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. With a solid reputation for his defensive skills and an ability to contribute offensively, he carved out a niche for himself in a league that was increasingly becoming more competitive. Over the course of his career, he not only added depth to his teams but also represented the evolving nature of Major League Baseball during a time of significant change. After his retirement on September 28, 1973, Allen left behind a legacy that reflected both his contributions on the field and the broader narrative of the sport during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
389	881	104	212	27	9	6	57	15	49	128	0.241	0.281	0.312	0.593	-1447.4

Career AVG .241 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.593 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 12.9% 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
1966	WS2	AL	9	31	2	12	0	0	1	6	0	3	6	0.387	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	WS2	AL	116	292	34	68	8	4	3	17	3	13	53	0.233	.242 (-4%)	.306 (-14%)	.357 (-11%)	.663 (-12%)	-725.2
1968	WS2	AL	68	128	16	28	2	2	1	9	0	7	16	0.219	.236 (-8%)	.298 (-11%)	.340 (-15%)	.638 (-13%)	-282.4
1969	WS2	AL	109	271	42	75	9	3	1	17	12	13	28	0.277	.248 (+12%)	.320 (-3%)	.369 (-7%)	.689 (-5%)	-298.1
1970	WS2	AL	22	38	3	8	2	0	0	4	0	5	9	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	ATL	AL	28	61	4	14	4	0	0	4	0	7	5	0.230	.253 (-10%)	.325 (-5%)	.385 (-23%)	.711 (-15%)	0.0
1972	CHW	AL	9	21	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	CHW	AL	28	39	2	4	2	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	12	7	60	4	1	3
2B	20	7	33	19	1	5
3B	37	18	19	62	7	9
C	1	0	0	0	0	0
OF	260	157	348	10	16	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	WS2	OF	9	9	22	0	2	0
1967	WS2	OF	99	63	148	1	3	1
1968	WS2	2B	11	7	26	11	0	3
1968	WS2	3B	16	5	8	30	5	3
1968	WS2	OF	25	13	17	0	2	0
1969	WS2	2B	3	0	2	0	1	0
1969	WS2	3B	6	5	6	8	0	1
1969	WS2	OF	91	51	120	6	9	2
1970	WS2	OF	17	8	17	1	0	0
1970	ML4	1B	4	3	25	1	0	2
1970	ML4	2B	5	0	4	8	0	2
1970	ML4	OF	14	11	19	2	0	0
1972	CHA	3B	6	6	4	15	2	5
1973	CHA	1B	8	4	35	3	1	1
1973	CHA	2B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1973	CHA	3B	9	2	1	9	0	0
1973	CHA	C	1	0	0	0	0	0
1973	CHA	OF	5	2	5	0	0	0