Jamie Allen, baseball player, 1983-1983

Jamie Allen

Born: 5/29/1958 in Yakima, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-05-01 | Final Game: 1983-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: James Bradley Allen

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Biography

Jamie Allen, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the sport during the early 1980s. He played as a position player, showcasing his skills in the Major League for a brief period from 1983 until September 4 of that same year. Over the course of his career, Allen participated in 86 games, where he recorded 61 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 21 runs. With a batting average of .223 and 6 stolen bases, he contributed to his team's efforts during a time when the game was evolving, moving away from the deadball era into a more power-centric approach. Although his playing career was relatively short, Allen's presence on the field was characterized by his agility and competitive spirit. His statistics reflect a player who, despite facing the challenges of a demanding era in baseball, managed to leave a notable impact during his time in the league. As a part of the baseball landscape of the early 1980s, Allen's contributions, while modest, were part of the larger narrative of a sport that was beginning to embrace changes in player dynamics and offensive strategies.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
86 273 23 61 10 0 4 21 6 33 52 0.223 0.309 0.304 0.613 -610.7

Career AVG .223 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.3% below league average.

Career OBP .309 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .304 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.613 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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
1983 SEA AL 86 273 23 61 10 0 4 21 6 33 52 0.223 .260 (-14%) .324 (-5%) .389 (-22%) .714 (-14%) -610.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 82 77 55 155 9 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1983 SEA 3B 82 77 55 155 9 16

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 82
Designated Hitter 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1977, 1978, 1979