Jay Allen
Cincinnati Reds
Center fielder
Born: (2002-11-22) November 22, 2002 (age 21)
Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

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.

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". 29 September 2021.
  8. ^ "TURTLE TIME: 5 exciting Cincinnati Reds prospects set to suit up for Daytona Tortugas".

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2021 Major League Baseball draft first round selections
Cincinnati Reds first-round draft picks
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