Cody Allen

Cody Allen
Allen with the Cleveland Indians
Cleveland Indians – No. 37
Relief pitcher
Born: (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988
Orlando, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 2012, for the Cleveland Indians
MLB statistics
(through 2018 season)
Win–loss record 24–29
Earned run average 2.98
Strikeouts 564
Saves 149
Teams

Cody Edward Allen (born November 20, 1988) is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Early life and career

Allen played high school baseball at William R. Boone High School in Orlando, Florida and college baseball at the University of Central Florida, St. Petersburg College and High Point University.[1] He was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 23rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[2] The following year he became the second ballplayer from High Point to make the major leagues.[3]

Allen spent 2011 with four teams in the Indians' farm system, but spent the majority of the season with the Mahoning Valley Scrappers, going 3-1 with a 2.14 ERA in 14 games. The following year he spent most of the season with the Columbus Clippers, going 3-2 with a 2.27 ERA in 24 games. He was named the Cleveland Indians' Minor League Pitcher of the Year after the season.[4]

Cleveland Indians

On July 20, 2012, Allen made his Major League debut for the Cleveland Indians after being called up from Triple-A Columbus Clippers.[5] He pitched an inning of relief giving up two walks, no runs, no hits and one strikeout.[6] He struck out Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds for his first career strikeout.

In 2013, Allen went 6-1 with a 2.43 ERA and 88 strikeouts. His 77 games pitched was second in the American League, trailing only Joel Peralta's 80.

After multiple struggles by former closer John Axford early in the 2014 season, Allen was moved into the closer role in May 2014. Allen finished the season with 76 appearances, a 6-4 record with a 2.07 ERA, 91 strikeouts, and 24 saves in 69.2 innings

For the 2015 season, Allen pitched in 70 games, leading the American League with 58 games finished, while recording 34 saves, 99 strikeouts and a 2.99 ERA in ​69 1⁄3 innings.

In 2016, he was 32/35 in save opportunities, going 3-5 with a 2.51 ERA. He struck out 87 batters in 68 innings. In 2017, he was 30/34 in save opportunities, finishing the season with a 3-7 record and a 2.94 ERA. He struck out 92 batters in ​67 1⁄3 innings.

On July 4, 2018, Allen recorded his 140th career save with the Indians, breaking Bob Wickman's franchise record for saves. Allen would lose his closer role to Brad Hand after struggling in the month of August. He ended the season 27/32 in save chances in 70 appearances.

Personal life

Allen married girlfriend Mallory Rundquist in November 2015. The couple welcomed their first child, a son named Cason, in June 2017.[7]

References

  1. ↑ "With World Series on tap, Orlando native thrives as Cleveland Indians' closer".
  2. ↑ Meisel, Zack (21 July 2012). "Allen throws scoreless frame in debut". Mlb.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  3. ↑ "Cody Allen Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
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  5. ↑ "Cody Allen promoted to the Cleveland Indians". Highpointpanthers.com. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  6. ↑ "Thome hits homer No. 610, Orioles top Indians 10-2". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012.
  7. ↑ "Cody Allen returns from paternity list, Adam Plutko returns to Triple-A Columbus". cleveland.com. Retrieved December 21, 2017.
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