Ron Allen

Born: 12/23/1943 in Wampum, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-08-11 | Final Game: 1972-08-21

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Ronald Frederick Allen

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Biography

Ron Allen, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball as a position player. His career spanned from August 11 to August 21, 1972, during which he played in seven games. Despite the limited opportunities, Allen made his mark by hitting one home run and driving in one run, finishing his career with a batting average of .091. This period of his career coincided with the early 1970s, a time when baseball was beginning to embrace more athleticism and power in the game. Allen's playing style showcased the potential of power-hitting, as evidenced by his single home run in the majors. While his overall statistics reflect a challenging transition to the big leagues, his contribution to the teams he played for during that brief period remains part of his legacy. As a player from a time when the game was evolving, Ron Allen's short career serves as a reminder of the many athletes who strive for success 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
7	11	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	5	0.091	0.286	0.364	0.649	0.0

Career AVG .091 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 62.7% below league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career SLG .364 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.649 vs. league average 0.664 across their career seasons — near 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
1972	STL	NL	7	11	2	1	0	0	1	1	0	3	5	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	5	2	29	1	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1972	SLN	1B	5	2	29	1	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	5