H/W: 6-2 235 lb. B/T: L/R DOB: 2/12/86
The big 2004 5th rounder rocketed up the White Sox organizational depth chart with a big season between High-A Winston-Salem and AA Birmingham. Allen batted .278 with 29 HR 75 RBI 17 SB and 87 runs scored while substantially increasing his OBP and SLG from his 2007 numbers. After the departure of Chris Carter, Brandon Allen has become the premier power hitter and 1B in the White Sox farm system. Surprisingly athletic for his size, Allen should be able to reach double digits in stolen bases each season and his quickness gives him good first step range at 1B. HIs glove still needs work, however, and there have been concerns from those within the organization that he may eventually end up as a DH at the major league level. Allen was more effective in drawing walks this past season and his strikeout rate remained fairly constant, but the Sox would like to see him continue to work on handling off speed pitches as well as balls down in the zone.
2009 Projection: 2008 was a big power breakthrough for Allen and his performance after his promotion to Birmingham lends credence to the notion that he may begin the season at AAA Charlotte. The White Sox have secured Paul Konerko and his powerful bat through the 2010 season, which gives them some time to evaluate Allen's progress. If Allen continues to mash the ball and cuts back on his K's, he immediately becomes a potential late season call up for the Sox and Konerko becomes a potential trading chip. The exodus of Nick Swisher and Javier Vazquez, shows that Chicago is determined to cut back on spending while acquiring younger talent. This bodes well for Allen's not too distant future.
Key Brandon Allen Baseball Cards:
- 2004 Bowman Chrome Draft
- 2004 SP Prospects Auto #/400
 2004 BOWMAN DRAFT - BRANDON ALLEN RC $1.00 |
 2004 SP Prospects Rookie Autograph BRANDON ALLEN RC AUTO **HIS BEST CARD!! $44.99 |
 2004 BOWMAN CHROME DRAFT - BRANDON ALLEN RC $3.00 |
 2004 SP Prospects Gold, Brandon Allen RC AUTO #ed 10/10 $359.99 |
 2004 Appalachian League Brandon Allen Signed Rc $6.75 |
 2x 2004 Bowman & Chrome Brandon Allen RC lot $8.99 |
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