Kim Allen, baseball player, 1980-1981

Kim Allen

Born: 4/5/1953 in Fontana, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-02 | Final Game: 1981-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Kim Bryant Allen

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Biography

Kim Allen, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1980 to 1981. Primarily serving as a position player, Allen appeared in 42 games during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He concluded his career with a batting average of .222, accumulating 12 hits and driving in 3 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs, Allen showcased his speed on the bases, finishing with 12 stolen bases, which highlighted his ability to disrupt opposing defenses. Allen's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s witnessed shifts in player dynamics and team strategies. While his time in the league was relatively short, his contributions as a speedy base runner and his overall engagement in the game reflected the evolving nature of baseball during this era. Though he may not be a household name, Kim Allen's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
42 54 10 12 3 0 0 3 12 8 5 0.222 0.333 0.278 0.611 -46.9

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 14.9% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .278 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 26.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — 13.2% 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
1980 SEA AL 23 51 9 12 3 0 0 3 10 8 3 0.235 .264 (-11%) .326 (+7%) .387 (-24%) .714 (-10%) -46.9
1981 SEA AL 19 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 17 12 23 42 2 8
OF 6 2 4 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SEA 2B 15 12 23 42 2 8
1980 SEA OF 4 2 3 0 0 0
1980 SEA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1981 SEA 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1981 SEA OF 2 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 17
Shortstop 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 2
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 9

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Riverside Riverside CA 1973, 1974, 1975