Jay Allen (baseball)

Jay Frederick Allen II (born November 22, 2002) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds organization. Listed at 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 m) and 190 pounds (86 kg), he bats and throws right-handed.

For the journalist, see Jay Allen.
Jay Allen
Cincinnati Reds
Center fielder
Born: (2002-11-22) November 22, 2002
Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Amateur career

Allen played high school baseball, football, and basketball at John Carroll Catholic High School in Fort Pierce, Florida.[1][2] Allen committed to play college baseball for the Florida Gators.[3]

Professional career

Allen was selected in the 2021 Major League Baseball draft by the Cincinnati Reds as the final selection of the first round; he was the 30th player selected and the Reds' second selection of the first round, as the Reds had received a compensatory pick due to the Los Angeles Dodgers signing Trevor Bauer.[4][5] Allen signed with the Reds on July 20, 2021, for a $2.4 million signing bonus.[6]

Allen made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds, slashing .328/.440/.557 with three home runs, 11 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases over 19 games.[7] He opened the 2022 season with the Daytona Tortugas of the Single-A Florida State League.[8]

References
  1. "Jay Allen, John Caroll, Athlete". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  2. Zielinski III, Dan (November 11, 2020). "Jay Allen is a dynamic multi-sport athlete". baseballprospectjournal.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  3. Nettuno, Tyler (July 11, 2021). "Cincinnati Reds draft this Florida signee with their compensation pick". GatorsWire. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  4. Sheldon, Mark (July 11, 2021). "Reds select Allen No. 30, Nelson No. 35". MLB.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  5. Gray, Doug (July 11, 2021). "Cincinnati Reds 1st Round Comp Pick: Jay Allen – Outfielder". redsminorleagues.com. Retrieved July 12, 2021.
  6. "Jay Allen signs with Reds". MLB.com.
  7. "2021 Arizona Complex League Top 10 Prospects".
  8. "TURTLE TIME: 5 exciting Cincinnati Reds prospects set to suit up for Daytona Tortugas".
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