Allen Ripley

Born: 10/18/1952 in Norwood, MA, USA

Died: 11/7/2014 in North Attleboro, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-04-10 | Final Game: 1982-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Allen Stevens Ripley

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Biography

Allen Ripley, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1982. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Ripley made his mark during a transformative period in the game, where pitching began to see a shift towards specialization. Over the course of his career, he posted a win-loss record of 23-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.52, striking out a total of 229 batters. Ripley also recorded one save, showcasing his ability to contribute in high-leverage situations. Ripley played for several teams during his tenure in the majors, and while his overall record may not reflect the dominance of some of his contemporaries, he was respected for his work ethic and resilience. His career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving, with players increasingly focusing on conditioning and strategy. Ripley's contributions on the mound were part of a broader narrative in the late 1970s and early 1980s, as the game began to embrace new approaches to pitching and player management. After officially retiring on September 24, 1982, Ripley's journey through baseball left a lasting impression on those who witnessed his career.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
23	27	101	67	4	0	1	463.7	521	233	46	148	229	4.52	0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 18.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1978	BOS	AL	2	5	15	11	1	0	73.0	92	45	22	26	5.55	3.69 (-50%)	-1840.9
1979	BOS	AL	3	1	16	3	0	1	64.7	77	37	25	34	5.15	4.00 (-29%)	-1289.0
1980	SFG	NL	9	10	23	20	2	0	112.7	119	52	36	65	4.15	3.84 (-8%)	-
1981	SFG	NL	4	4	19	14	1	0	90.7	103	41	27	47	4.07	3.58 (-14%)	-
1982	CHC	NL	5	7	28	19	0	0	122.7	130	58	38	57	4.26	3.86 (-10%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
101	108	5	15	0	1	0	5	0	1	29	0.139	0.147	0.157	0.304	0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 46.9% below league average.

Career OBP .147 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 54.8% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.304 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1978	BOS	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	BOS	AL	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	SFG	NL	23	40	2	6	1	2	1	14	0.150	—	—	—	—
1981	SFG	NL	19	30	0	4	0	2	0	5	0.133	—	—	—	—
1982	CHC	NL	28	38	3	5	0	1	0	10	0.132	—	—	—	—