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'''John Chad Allen''' (born February 6, 1975) is a former professional [[left fielder]] who is currently an assistant hitting coach for the [[Minnesota Twins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He batted and threw [[right-handed]]. Allen played for the [[Minnesota Twins]] (1999–2001), [[Cleveland Indians]] (2002), [[Florida Marlins]] (2003), and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (2004-2005). |
'''John Chad Allen''' (born February 6, 1975) is a former professional [[left fielder]] who is currently an assistant hitting coach for the [[Minnesota Twins]] of [[Major League Baseball]] (MLB). He batted and threw [[right-handed]]. Allen played for the [[Minnesota Twins]] (1999–2001), [[Cleveland Indians]] (2002), [[Florida Marlins]] (2003), and [[Texas Rangers (baseball)|Texas Rangers]] (2004-2005). |
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Born in [[Dallas, Texas]], his father was [[Jackie Allen (American football)|Jackie Allen]], a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Chad_Allen_1975|title=The Ballplayers: Chad Allen|work=Baseball Library|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> He attended [[Duncanville High School]] and played [[college baseball]] for [[Texas A&M University]] from 1994 to 1996. He was drafted by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the fourth round of the [[1996 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/allench01.shtml|title=Chad Allen Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> Allen also served as a member of the [[United States national baseball team]] in the [[Baseball at the 1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.usabaseball.com/events/events.jsp?ymd=20080724&content_id=34631&vkey=event_usab|title=1996 United States Olympic Team Roster|publisher=USA Baseball|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> |
Born in [[Dallas, Texas]], his father was [[Jackie Allen (American football)|Jackie Allen]], a [[cornerback]] in the [[National Football League]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Chad_Allen_1975|title=The Ballplayers: Chad Allen|work=Baseball Library|accessdate=September 1, 2014|deadurl=yes|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20150920023820/http://www.baseballlibrary.com/ballplayers/player.php?name=Chad_Allen_1975|archivedate=September 20, 2015|df=}}</ref> He attended [[Duncanville High School]] and played [[college baseball]] for [[Texas A&M University]] from 1994 to 1996. He was drafted by the [[Minnesota Twins]] in the fourth round of the [[1996 Major League Baseball Draft]].<ref name=br>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/players/a/allench01.shtml|title=Chad Allen Statistics and History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> Allen also served as a member of the [[United States national baseball team]] in the [[Baseball at the 1996 Summer Olympics|1996 Summer Olympics]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://web.usabaseball.com/events/events.jsp?ymd=20080724&content_id=34631&vkey=event_usab|title=1996 United States Olympic Team Roster|publisher=USA Baseball|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> |
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After seven games in 1996, Allen began his first full professional season with the [[Fort Myers Miracle]], where he had a .305 [[batting average]] over 105 games. He was then promoted to the [[New Britain Rock Cats]], where he spent the rest of 1997 and the entire 1998 season. In 1998, he had a .262 batting average, 82 [[runs batted in]] (RBI), and 21 [[stolen base]]s.<ref name=brm>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=allen-004joh|title=Chad Allen Minor League Statistics & History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> After spring training, he made the opening day roster for the [[1999 Minnesota Twins season]], and spent the year as the team's starting [[left fielder]]. In 137 games, Allen had a .277 batting average, 10 [[home run]]s, and 14 [[stolen base]]s. He spent most of 2000 with the [[Salt Lake Buzz]], and played 15 games in the majors. After 57 games with the Twins in 2001, he tore his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|ACL]] in August which ended his season; the Twins released him during the offseason.<ref name=br/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1914&dat=20010816&id=cgFHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v_MMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3568,2505480|title=Twins Place Allen on Disabled List|work=[[Sun Journal (Lewiston)|Sun Journal]]|date=August 16, 2001|page=11}}</ref> |
After seven games in 1996, Allen began his first full professional season with the [[Fort Myers Miracle]], where he had a .305 [[batting average]] over 105 games. He was then promoted to the [[New Britain Rock Cats]], where he spent the rest of 1997 and the entire 1998 season. In 1998, he had a .262 batting average, 82 [[runs batted in]] (RBI), and 21 [[stolen base]]s.<ref name=brm>{{cite web|url=http://www.baseball-reference.com/minors/player.cgi?id=allen-004joh|title=Chad Allen Minor League Statistics & History|work=Baseball-Reference.com|publisher=Sports Reference, LLC|accessdate=September 1, 2014}}</ref> After spring training, he made the opening day roster for the [[1999 Minnesota Twins season]], and spent the year as the team's starting [[left fielder]]. In 137 games, Allen had a .277 batting average, 10 [[home run]]s, and 14 [[stolen base]]s. He spent most of 2000 with the [[Salt Lake Buzz]], and played 15 games in the majors. After 57 games with the Twins in 2001, he tore his [[Anterior cruciate ligament injury|ACL]] in August which ended his season; the Twins released him during the offseason.<ref name=br/><ref>{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=1914&dat=20010816&id=cgFHAAAAIBAJ&sjid=v_MMAAAAIBAJ&pg=3568,2505480|title=Twins Place Allen on Disabled List|work=[[Sun Journal (Lewiston)|Sun Journal]]|date=August 16, 2001|page=11}}</ref> |
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| Chad Allen | |
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| Minnesota Twins | |
| Left fielder / Coach | |
| Born: February 6, 1975 Dallas, Texas | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 6, 1999, for the Minnesota Twins | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 2, 2005, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .269 |
| Home runs | 14 |
| Runs batted in | 84 |
| Teams | |
As player
As coach | |
| Medal record | ||
|---|---|---|
| Men's baseball | ||
Representing  United States
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| Olympic Games | ||
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1996 Atlanta | Team |
John Chad Allen (born February 6, 1975) is a former professional left fielder who is currently an assistant hitting coach for the Minnesota Twins of Major League Baseball (MLB). He batted and threw right-handed. Allen played for the Minnesota Twins (1999–2001), Cleveland Indians (2002), Florida Marlins (2003), and Texas Rangers (2004-2005).
Born in Dallas, Texas, his father was Jackie Allen, a cornerback in the National Football League.[1] He attended Duncanville High School and played college baseball for Texas A&M University from 1994 to 1996. He was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the fourth round of the 1996 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] Allen also served as a member of the United States national baseball team in the 1996 Summer Olympics.[3]
After seven games in 1996, Allen began his first full professional season with the Fort Myers Miracle, where he had a .305 batting average over 105 games. He was then promoted to the New Britain Rock Cats, where he spent the rest of 1997 and the entire 1998 season. In 1998, he had a .262 batting average, 82 runs batted in (RBI), and 21 stolen bases.[4] After spring training, he made the opening day roster for the 1999 Minnesota Twins season, and spent the year as the team's starting left fielder. In 137 games, Allen had a .277 batting average, 10 home runs, and 14 stolen bases. He spent most of 2000 with the Salt Lake Buzz, and played 15 games in the majors. After 57 games with the Twins in 2001, he tore his ACL in August which ended his season; the Twins released him during the offseason.[2][5]
For the rest of his career, Allen remained mostly in the minor leagues. In 2002, he played five games for the Cleveland Indians. In 2003, he played 12 games for the Florida Marlins, and he played a combined 41 games over two seasons for the Texas Rangers; his last major league game was June 2, 2005.[2] At the start of the 2006 season, the Kansas City Royals assigned him to the Omaha Royals of the Pacific Coast League (PCL), where he had a .314 batting average in 105 games.[4]
In 2007, Allen played for the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball. On December 13, 2007, he was named in the Mitchell Report, naming players who had used steroids.[6] His playing career ended after that. From 2013-2014, Allen served as the hitting coach for the New Britain Rock Cats, the Twins's AA minor league affiliate.[7] In 2015, he was a coach for the Chattanooga Lookouts.[8]
References
- ^ "The Ballplayers: Chad Allen". Baseball Library. Archived from the original on September 20, 2015. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b c "Chad Allen Statistics and History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ "1996 United States Olympic Team Roster". USA Baseball. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ a b "Chad Allen Minor League Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference, LLC. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ "Twins Place Allen on Disabled List". Sun Journal. August 16, 2001. p. 11.
- ^ "The Mitchell Report: Name by Name – Interactive Graphic". The New York Times. 2011-07-05. Retrieved 2012-07-24.
- ^ Berry, Adam (December 27, 2013). "Twins announce 2014 Minor League coaching staff". Twins.MLB.com. Retrieved September 1, 2014.
- ^ http://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/Chad_Allen
External links
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