Cody Allen

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Cody Allen
Cleveland Indians – No. 37
Pitcher
Born: (1988-11-20) November 20, 1988
Orlando, Florida
Bats: Right Throws: Right
MLB debut
July 20, 2012 for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
(through 2013 season)
Win–loss record 6–2
Earned run average 2.81
Strikeouts 115
Teams

Cody Edward Allen (born November 20, 1988) is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians.

Professional career

Allen was drafted by the Cleveland Indians in the 23rd round of the 2011 Major League Baseball Draft out of High Point University.[1][2]He was named the Cleveland Indians' minor league Pitcher of the Year in 2012[3]

On July 20, 2012, Allen made his Major League debut for the Cleveland Indians after being called up from Triple-A Columbus Clippers.[4] He pitched an inning of relief giving up two walks, no runs, no hits and one strikeout.[5] He struck out Baltimore Orioles third baseman Mark Reynolds for his first career strikeout. He is just the second former High Point Panthers player to make it to the Major Leagues.[2]

References

  1. Meisel, Zack (21 July 2012). "Allen throws scoreless frame in debut". Mlb.com (Major League Baseball Advanced Media). Retrieved 29 September 2012. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 "Cody Allen Stats, Video Highlights, Photos, Bio". MLB.com. Major League Baseball Advanced Media. Retrieved 29 September 2012. 
  3. "Cody Allen promoted to the Cleveland Indians". Highpointpanthers.com. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012. 
  4. "Thome hits homer No. 610, Orioles top Indians 10-2". Yahoo! Sports. Associated Press. 20 July 2012. Retrieved 29 September 2012. 

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