Greg Allen Is Back In The Bronx | A Speedy Outfielder Who Puts The Ball In Play And Generates Runs Fits The Yankees’ Needs

Greg Allen Is Back In The Bronx | A Speedy Outfielder Who Puts The Ball In Play And Generates Runs Fits The Yankees’ Needs

by | May 22, 2023 | THE LEAD OFF

Greg Allen is back in the Bronx and playing for the New York Yankees, looking to make an impact on the team like he did a few years ago.  On Friday, the Yankees acquired Allen from the Boston Red Sox for a minor league pitcher and cash considerations.

 

 

While the Yankees acquired Allen, they designated fellow MLBbro Aaron Hicks to the minors. Hicks has struggled recently, and the Yankees needed to find another option to replace the veteran. 

 

 

Allen is no stranger to the Yankees, as he played in 15 games with the team during the 2021 season. He hit .270 with two RBI and five stolen bases during his brief time with the team that season. Before joining the Yankees this season, Allen spent time with the Red Sox’s triple-A affiliate team in Worcester. He appeared in 37 games and hit .250 with two home runs, 15 RBI, and 23 stolen bases.

 

Greg Allen’s Hot Bat Is Money For Struggling Yankees

 

This brother is a game changer on the field and the Yankees know how much of a spark he can provide in the lineup. Yankees manager Aaron Boone was glad to have Allen back on the team.

“Switch-hitter, versatility, good at the role, can run,” Boone said about Allen in an article from the New York Post. “He’s very good at doing that as well. He’s played here before and has done a really nice job with us in the past. A chance to add a little bit of depth.”

 

We covered Allen back in 2021 when he first joined the Yankees. In his first appearance with the Yankees that season, he recorded a hit in his first at-bat and went on a five-game hitting streak.

 

New York is in a battle in the AL East where every team is over .500. Allen can certainly add value to this team just like he did in 2021. Allen possesses speed and can play the small ball, something the Yankees could take advantage of. He also will add value to the outfield, playing alongside MLBbro Aaron Judge. 

 

 

Last season Allen played in 46 games with the Pittsburgh Pirates and only hit .180 with two home runs and eight RBI. This season, Allen will look to be more productive at the plate and also look to wreak havoc on the base paths.

 

It’s not set in stone how long Allen could be with the Yankees this season, but if he can contribute like he did in 2021, he can find a home with the Yankees throughout the remainder of the season. Allen has the capability to become a mainstay on an MLB team, and the Yankees could be the right fit for the 30-year-old. 

 

Is this the boost the Yankees need to allow them to get to the top of the standings in the division?

 

We’ll just have to wait and see if Allen can do what he’s done before. But this MLBbro will make sure that he makes the most of his opportunities out there on the field.

Greg Allen’s Hot Bat Is Money For Struggling Yankees

Greg Allen’s Hot Bat Is Money For Struggling Yankees

by | Jul 19, 2021 | THE LEAD OFF

Greg Allen recently received the news he’s been waiting to hear all season. On July 16, the New York Yankees promoted four players from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and Allen was one of those players.

Everyone has a different path to the league. The Yankees needed to add some players after three players were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after testing positive for the coronavirus.

The outfielder made his season debut that same day and he made the most out of his one at bat. He recorded a single in his first plate appearance as a Yankee.

In fact, he’s given the Yankees offense a boost against Boston, hitting safely in three straight games.

Allen couldn’t have scripted a better start as he tries to make himself  a mainstay on a Yankees team that needs some new juice. 

Allen is in his fifth MLB season. He began his career in 2017 with the Cleveland Indians.

He had his best season statistically in 2018 when he batted .257 with 68 hits and 20 RBI through 91 games.

Before being called up by the Yankees, Allen hit .272 in 36 games with the Triple-A affiliate team.

 


During the offseason, the Yankees wanted to add depth to their outfield. The Yankees made the move to acquire the switch-hitting outfielder from the San Diego Padres.

With high-priced talent all over the roster, the Yankees never knew how much they’d need Allen right now.

Allen has experience playing each position in the outfield. His ability to play multiple positions will allow the Yankees to move him around accordingly.

Before joining the Yankees, Allen hit .239 in 221 games played in the MLB.

Through 223 games, he’s now hitting .241 at the plate.

During his time in Cleveland, Allen made a name for himself from the social justice movement and the numerous protests that occurred in 2020.

“I definitely have hope, hope for our country, hope for the people even in today’s world, even in this current generation, that we have the ability to effect change,” Allen told Cleveland.com in 2020. “It’s not something that can happen overnight. I can’t sit here and tell you that I have all the answers. I don’t think any one person can. I think it’s going to take a collective effort.”

Allen added, “It’s really just understanding just that human, core level, the world that we live in. We’re all in this together. And the only way this gets better is by relying on one another.”

Allen used his platform to address his thoughts on what was going on in the world at that time and he was not afraid to speak out.

While playing baseball is important to him, finding ways to help make this world a better place is also important to him as well.

Now that he’s with the Yankees, he’ll look to make an impact on and off the field.

For those who do not know this 28-year-old, y’all need to become hip to our MLBbro.