Nick Allen (infielder)

Last updated

Nick Allen
Nick Allen (52835949055) (cropped).jpg
Allen with the Las Vegas Aviators
Atlanta Braves
Shortstop / Second baseman
Born: (1998-10-08) October 8, 1998 (age 26)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
April 19, 2022, for the Oakland Athletics
Men's baseball
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Olympic Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2020 Tokyo Team

Nicholas Ryan Allen (born October 8, 1998) is an American professional baseball shortstop and second baseman for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics. He made his MLB debut in 2022.

Contents

Amateur career

Allen attended Francis Parker School in San Diego, California, where he played baseball. [1] During his freshman year, he committed to play college baseball at the University of Southern California. [2] [3] As a junior in 2016, he slashed .469/.570/.816. [4] In 2017, his senior year, Allen hit .297 with two home runs, ten doubles, and 23 stolen bases. [5] For his high school career, he had a fielding percentage of .963. [5] After his senior year, he was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the third round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. [6] [7] [8] He signed for $2 million. [9] [10]

Professional career

Oakland Athletics

After signing with Oakland, Allen made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona League Athletics, hitting .254 with one home run and 14 RBI over 35 games. Allen spent the 2018 season with the Beloit Snappers of the Single–A Midwest League with whom he batted .239 with 34 RBI and 24 stolen bases over 121 games. [11] In 2019, he began the year with the Stockton Ports of the High–A California League with whom he was named an All-Star. [12] [13] He was placed on the injured list in late June after suffering a leg injury, and missed the remainder of the season. [14] Over 72 games with Stockton, Allen slashed .292/.363/.434 with three home runs, 25 RBI, and 13 stolen bases. [15] He was selected to play in the Arizona Fall League for the Mesa Solar Sox following the season. [16] Allen did not play a minor league game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic. [17]

To begin the 2021 season, Allen was assigned to the Midland RockHounds of the Double-A Central. [18] He was placed on the temporarily inactive list twice during the season while participating in Olympic competition. [19] After returning from the Olympics in mid-August, Allen was promoted to the Las Vegas Aviators of the Triple-A West. [20] Over 89 games played between the two clubs, Allen slashed .288/.346/.403 with six home runs, 41 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. [21] On November 19, 2021, Oakland added Allen to their 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. [22] He returned to Las Vegas to begin the 2022 season. [23]

On April 18, 2022, Allen was added to Oakland's roster as a COVID-related substitute. [24] He made his major league debut the next day as the starting second baseman. [25] On April 22, Allen collected his first career hit, a single off of Baltimore Orioles reliever Dillon Tate. [26] On June 21, Allen hit his first major league home run, a two-run shot off of Seattle Mariners starter Marco Gonzales. [27]

Atlanta Braves

On November 11, 2024, Allen was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for minor league pitcher Jared Johnson. [28]

International career

Allen competed for a spot on the United States national baseball team in advance of the 2020 Summer Olympics and was subsequently named to the roster of the national team for the Americas Qualifying Event. [29] [30] After the national team qualified, he was named to the Olympics roster on July 2. [31] Following the Olympic competition, during which the United States won a silver medal, [32] Allen was named Best Defensive Player. [33] For the tournament, he batted .286 with three extra-base hits. [34]

Personal

Allen is married to Savannah Boone, daughter of former professional baseball player Bret Boone. [35]

Related Research Articles

Below are selected minor league players and the rosters of the minor league affiliates of the Athletics Major League Baseball team:

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Grant Green (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1987)

Grant Thomas Green is an American former professional baseball second baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, San Francisco Giants, and Washington Nationals. Green attended the University of Southern California (USC) and played college baseball for the USC Trojans.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Pete Kozma</span> American baseball player (born 1988)

Peter Michael Kozma is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics. The Cardinals selected him in the first round of the 2007 MLB draft from Owasso High School in Oklahoma, and he made his MLB debut for them on May 18, 2011. He is 6 feet 0 inches (1.83 m), weighs 190 lb (86 kg), and bats and throws right-handed.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Addison Russell</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Addison Wayne Russell is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Acereros de Monclova of the Mexican League. Russell was drafted 11th overall by the Oakland Athletics in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft. He was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 2014. In 2015, Baseball America listed Russell as the third-best prospect in professional baseball. He made his MLB debut with the Cubs in April 2015 and was an All-Star in 2016. That same year, Russell won the World Series with the Cubs. He has previously played in the KBO League for the Kiwoom Heroes.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jorge Mateo</span> Dominican baseball player (born 1995)

Jorge Luis Mateo is a Dominican professional baseball shortstop for the Baltimore Orioles of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2020 for the San Diego Padres.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Richie Martin</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Richard Allen Martin is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Gastonia Baseball Club of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles. He attended the University of Florida and played college baseball for the Florida Gators before the Oakland Athletics selected him in the first round of the 2015 MLB draft.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Nick Rickles</span> American baseball player

Nicholas Jay Rickles is an American-Israeli coach for the Milwaukee Brewers organization, and a former professional baseball and current Team Israel catcher.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Drew Jackson</span> American baseball player (born 1993)

Drew Hamilton Jackson is an American former professional baseball shortstop. He played college baseball for Stanford University. The Seattle Mariners selected Jackson in the fifth round of the 2015 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles and Oakland Athletics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bobby Witt Jr.</span> American baseball player (born 2000)

Robert Andrew Witt Jr. is an American professional baseball shortstop for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Royals selected him second overall in the 2019 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2022. Witt was named to his first All-Star Game in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Kevin Smith (baseball)</span> American baseball player (born 1996)

Kevin Smith is an American professional baseball third baseman and shortstop who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Toronto Blue Jays, Oakland Athletics, and New York Yankees.

Jeremy Austin Eierman is an American professional baseball shortstop who is a free agent. He played college baseball for the Missouri State Bears.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brice Turang</span> American baseball player (born 1999)

Brice Craig Turang is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Brewers selected Turang in the first round, with the 21st overall selection, of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft. He made his MLB debut in 2023 and won a Gold Glove Award in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Eli White</span> American baseball player (born 1994)

Elijah Thomas White is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Texas Rangers.

Luis Rafael Barrera is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder for the Guerreros de Oaxaca of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Oakland Athletics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tyler Soderstrom</span> American baseball player (born 2001)

Tyler Christian Soderstrom is an American professional baseball catcher and first baseman in the Athletics organization. He was selected 26th overall by the Athletics in the 2020 MLB draft and made his MLB debut in 2023.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Max Muncy (shortstop)</span> American baseball player (born 2002)

Maxwell Price Muncy is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Oakland Athletics organization. He was selected in the first round of the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Athletics.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Zack Gelof</span> American baseball player (born 1999)

Zachary Dunn Gelof is an American professional baseball second baseman for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He played college baseball for the Virginia Cavaliers. He was selected by the Athletics in the second round of the 2021 MLB draft, and made his MLB debut for them in 2023. Gelof played for Team Israel in the 2023 World Baseball Classic.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Dustin Harris</span> American baseball player (born 1999)

Dustin Alexander Harris is an American professional baseball outfielder and first baseman for the Texas Rangers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Max Schuemann</span> American baseball player (born 1997)

Maxwell Carter Schuemann is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Athletics of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonah Bride</span> American baseball player (born 1995)

Jonah Michael Bride is an American professional baseball infielder for the Miami Marlins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Oakland Athletics.

References

  1. ↑ Lockard, Melissa (June 25, 2019). "A's prospect Nick Allen is a wizard on the field and one of the most underrated prospects in baseball". The Athletic. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  2. ↑ Posted by California Baseball Academy USA on October 14, 2013 at 7:00pm; Feed, View the News. "2017 Grad Nick Allen Commits to USC". www.cbabaseball.org.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ↑ "A skilled high school shortstop: Nick Allen". The 3rd Man In. March 29, 2017.
  4. ↑ "Know Nick Allen's Name: Scouting San Diego's Best Prospect – East Village Times". eastvillagetimes.com. Archived from the original on June 12, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Maffei, John (June 13, 2017). "Parker shortstop says it's 'relief' to be taken by A's". Hartford Courant. Retrieved August 9, 2019.
  6. ↑ "USC baseball commit Nick Allen drafted in third round". June 13, 2017.
  7. ↑ "USC commit Nick Allen drafted in 3rd round by Oakland". Los Angeles Daily News . June 13, 2017.
  8. ↑ "A's snag pair of infielders in varied Day 2". MLB.com.
  9. ↑ Slusser, Susan (July 1, 2017). "A's ink high-school star Nick Allen, LSU's Deichmann". San Francisco Chronicle.
  10. ↑ Slusser, Susan (July 1, 2017). "A's ink high-school star Nick Allen, LSU's Deichmann". Laredo Morning Times.
  11. ↑ Tefertiller, Casey (March 25, 2019). "Athletics' Nick Allen Looking To Improve Prior To Year Two". www.baseballamerica.com.
  12. ↑ Maffei, John. "Minor league report: Locals featured in All-Star baseball games". mcall.com.
  13. ↑ "Gore, Castro lead Cal League All-Star rosters". MiLB.com.
  14. ↑ Lockard, Melissa. "A's minor-league notebook: Injuries strike key prospects, but the Ports are still finding ways to win". The New York Times.
  15. ↑ "Allen named A's best defensive prospect for 2021 by MLB.com". RSN.
  16. ↑ Norris, Josh (August 28, 2019). "2019 Arizona Fall League Rosters Announced". www.baseballamerica.com.
  17. ↑ "2020 Minor League Baseball season canceled". MLB.com .
  18. ↑ Lockard, Melissa. "Oakland A's 2021 minor-league preview: Tyler Soderstrom begins in Stockton, Nick Allen in Midland". The New York Times.
  19. ↑ "Athletics prospect Nick Allen looks to play in Tokyo Olympics".
  20. ↑ "Aviators® announce roster additions with OF Khris Davis & INF Nick Allen, Team USA Baseball Silver Medalist in Tokyo Olympics".
  21. ↑ Lockard, Melissa. "A's 2021 minor-league All-Stars: Tyler Soderstrom, Lawrence Butler, Nick Allen and more". The New York Times.
  22. ↑ "A's add five players to 40-man roster". MLB.com .
  23. ↑ "Aviators' opening day roster breakdown | Las Vegas Review-Journal". Reviewjournal.com. April 4, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  24. ↑ Franco, Anthony (April 18, 2022). "A's Place Six Players On COVID IL, Promote Three Players". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved April 18, 2022.
  25. ↑ Killion, Ann (April 19, 2022). "A's Nick Allen makes major-league debut". Sfchronicle.com. Retrieved May 28, 2022.
  26. ↑ "Nick Allen records first career MLB hit, first run". athleticsnation.com. April 22, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
  27. ↑ "Nick Allen's first career homer | 06/21/2022". MLB.com .
  28. ↑ "A's trade infielder Nick Allen to Braves for minor league pitcher". ESPN.com. Associated Press. November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 11, 2024.
  29. ↑ "RockHounds' Allen named to USA Baseball's Olympic qualifying team". May 26, 2021.
  30. ↑ "Team USA Announces Olympic Qualifying Roster". usabaseball.com. May 30, 2021. Retrieved June 1, 2021.
  31. ↑ "USA Baseball announces Olympics roster". MLB.com. July 2, 2021. Retrieved July 2, 2021.
  32. ↑ "Baseball/Softball - United States vs Japan - Gold Medal Game Results". olympics.com. August 7, 2021. Archived from the original on August 16, 2021. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
  33. ↑ "Top Oakland A's prospect earns honors at Tokyo Olympics". August 7, 2021.
  34. ↑ "Top Oakland A's prospect earns honors at Tokyo Olympics". August 7, 2021.
  35. ↑ "Play Ball: San Diegan Nick Allen is on the Brink of Big Things".
This page is based on this Wikipedia article
Text is available under the CC BY-SA 4.0 license; additional terms may apply.
Images, videos and audio are available under their respective licenses.