Nick Allen

Nick Allen (born October 8, 1998, in San Diego, California) is a right-handed hitting infielder whose primary position is shortstop. In the 2017 MLB Draft, he was selected in the third round (pick No. 6) and began his professional career in the Athletics organization before later appearing with the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros. Allen’s MLB debut date was April 19, 2022. Across his 2025 regular season with Atlanta, his Nick Allen stats included a .221 batting average with a .284 on-base percentage and .535 OPS in 135 games (371 at-bats). He recorded 82 hits, 22 RBI, 32 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a 53.1 wRC+ and a .245 wOBA. Defensively, he handled a heavy workload at shortstop, logging 3,137 innings there with a .988 fielding percentage (5 errors) and 47 double plays. In 2026 with Houston (through 39 games), Allen hit .243/.289/.314 with 1 home run, 5 RBI, and 1 stolen base, alongside a 79.8 wRC+. Statcast measures in that span show an average exit velocity of 84.6 mph and a 105.8 mph max. This Nick Allen MLB profile reflects a glove-first shortstop with measurable infield reliability and contact-oriented offensive production.