Allen Elliott, baseball player, 1923-1924

Allen Elliott

Born: 12/25/1897 in St. Louis, MO, USA

Died: 5/6/1979 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-06-14 | Final Game: 1924-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Allen Clifford Elliott

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Biography

Allen Elliott was a professional baseball player born in 1897, who played primarily as a position player during the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1923 until his final game on September 29, 1924. In total, Elliott appeared in 63 games, showcasing a solid performance at the plate with 44 hits and a batting average of .242. He contributed significantly to his team's offense, driving in 29 runs and hitting 2 home runs, while also demonstrating speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. Elliott's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented game. Although his tenure in the major leagues was relatively short, his contributions were part of the broader evolution of player styles and strategies during the 1920s. Elliott's ability to produce in key situations, as evidenced by his RBIs, highlighted his role as a reliable contributor during his time on the field. His legacy remains as a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 182 21 44 8 2 2 29 3 2 13 0.242 0.258 0.341 0.599 -505.2

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 25.2% below league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.599 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 18.5% 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
1923 CHC NL 53 168 21 42 8 2 2 29 3 2 12 0.250 .282 (-12%) .344 (-22%) .390 (-8%) .734 (-15%) -505.2
1924 CHC NL 10 14 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.143 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 62 0 496 20 4 39

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1923 CHN 1B 52 0 450 19 4 36
1924 CHN 1B 10 0 46 1 0 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 62