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17. Dick Allen

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17. Dick Allen
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 8, 1942 in Wampum, PA USA
  • Weight: 187 lbs.
  • Height: 5'11"
  • Bats: R
  • Throws: R
  • Debut: September 03, 1963
  • Final Game: June 19, 1977
  • Rookie of the Year - 1964
  • Most Valuable Player - 1972
  • TSN All-Star - 1972
  • TSN Player of the Year - 1972
  • TSN All-Star - 1974
  • MVP - 1964
  • MVP - 1965
  • MVP - 1966
  • MVP - 1967
  • MVP - 1972
  • MVP - 1973
  • MVP - 1974
  • Rookie of the Year - 1964
 
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If Dick Allen was playing today would he dominate Sports Radio and TMZ with his antics?  There is a good chance as when Dick (Formerly Richard) Allen played; he was as good as he was controversial.

The case for Dick Allen’s induction is a strong one.  He was a power hitter in an era dominated by strong starting pitching.  His impressive power numbers are complimented nicely by his three slugging titles.  Allen could hit for average and despite his ability to hit tape measure bombs, he collected walks by the truckload and led the league in on base percentage twice.  With a Rookie of the Year and MVP trophy, Dick Allen proved his merit as one of the best offensive players of his time.

The detractors point to his poor defense (especially at third) and that he was not around as long as others.  Allen was called a clubhouse cancer by some and he was not a friend to the press.  With that said, managers who he played for (Gene Mauch and Chuck Tanner) referred to him as a great team guy and a leader.  As he was maligned by baseball print media and had other outside interests, Dick Allen got a reputation that in retrospect seems undeserved.   That reputation may have been a big reason that he did not get into the Hall of Fame.

Should Dick Allen be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 81.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5.4%

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Wampum, Pennsylvania, U.S.A.
  • Eligible In: Saturday, 01 January 1983
  • Position: First Base, Third Base
  • Played For: Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Oakland Athletics, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals
  • Major Accolades and Awards: MVP (1) (AL) (1972)
    All-Star (7) (1965, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1972, 1973 & 1974)
    Rookie of the Year (NL) (1964)
    Highest bWAR for Position Players (1) (AL) (1972)
    Highest Offensive bWAR (2) (NL) (1966) (AL) (1972)
    Highest On Base Percentage (2) (NL) (1967) (AL) (1972)
    Highest Slugging Percentage (3) (NL) (1966) (AL) (1972 & 1973)
    Highest OPS (4) (NL) (1966 & 1967) (AL) (1972 & 1974)
    Highest OPS+ (3) (NL) (1966 & 1967) (AL) (1972)
    Most Runs Scored (1) (NL) (1964)
    Most Total Bases (1) (NL) (1964)
    Most Triples (1) (NL) (1964)
    Most Home Runs (2) (AL) (1972 & 1974)
    Most Runs Batted In (1) (AL) (1972)
    Most Walks (1) (AL) (1972)
    Most Extra Base Hits (3) (NL) (1964 & 1966) (AL) (1972)
    Highest Power-Speed # (1) (AL) (1972)
    Highest Win Probability Added (2) (NL) (1968) (AL) (1972)
    Highest Championship Win Probability Added (2) (NL) (1964) (AL) (1972)
    Most Double Plays Turned by a Third Baseman (1) (NL) (1965)
  • Other Points of Note: Other Top Ten MVP Finishes: (Won the 1972 AL MVP)
    (NL: 1964, 7th) & (NL: 1966, 4th)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (bWAR for Position Players)
    8 Top Ten Finished (Offensive bWAR)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Batting Average)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (On Base Percentage)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Slugging Percentage)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (OPS)
    10 Top Ten Finishes (OPS+)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Scored)
    3 Top Ten Finishes (Most Hits)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Total Bases)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Doubles)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Triples)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Home Runs)
    4 Top Ten Finishes (Runs Batted In)
    7 Top Ten Finishes (Walks)
    2 Top Ten Finishes (Stolen Bases)
    8 Top Ten Finishes (Extra Base Hits)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Power-Speed #)
    6 Top Ten Finishes (Win Probability Added)
    5 Top Ten Finishes (Championship Win Probability Added)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 23.   OPS+: 156
    46.   Slugging Percentage: .534
    47.   Win Probability Added: 50.1
    51.   Championship Win Probability Added: 56.9
    58.   OPS: .912
    62.   Offensive bWAR: 70.2
    71.   Intentional Walks: 138
    95.   Home Runs: 351
  • Vote Percentage Received for the Hall of Fame: 1983: 3.7
    1985: 7.1
    1986: 9.6
    1987: 13.3
    1988: 12.2
    1989: 7.8
    1990: 13.1
    1991: 13.3
    1992: 16.0
    1993: 16.5
    1994: 14.5
    1995: 15.7
    1996: 18.9
    1997: 16.7
  • Should be Inducted As A: Philadelphia Phillie

Should Dick Allen be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 81.5%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 8.6%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 4.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 5.4%

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