6' 3", 200 lbs LHP 18 year old
Drafted in the 8th round (231st overall) of the 2015 Amateur Draft.out of IMG Academy, FL
Signing bonus of $725,000, (more than $500,000 over slot)
Fastball sat in the low 90s, during his senior year, which was big improvement over his senior year. Has change-up and two looks at a curve, according to Soxprospects, which currently ranks him as the 28th overall prospect.
Assigned to the GCL team just 3 weeks ago, and in 5 appearances and 12 IP, overall, has struck out 14 against just 1 walk. 7 hits allowed over the 14 IP, with just one ER.
Reportedly, Allen has a good understanding of pitching for his age, which may be attributable to his one year at the IMG academy.
Drafted in the 8th round (231st overall) of the 2015 Amateur Draft.out of IMG Academy, FL
Signing bonus of $725,000, (more than $500,000 over slot)
Fastball sat in the low 90s, during his senior year, which was big improvement over his senior year. Has change-up and two looks at a curve, according to Soxprospects, which currently ranks him as the 28th overall prospect.
Assigned to the GCL team just 3 weeks ago, and in 5 appearances and 12 IP, overall, has struck out 14 against just 1 walk. 7 hits allowed over the 14 IP, with just one ER.
Reportedly, Allen has a good understanding of pitching for his age, which may be attributable to his one year at the IMG academy.