Jay Allen (baseball) facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jay Allen
Allen with the Dayton Dragons in 2022
Cincinnati Reds
Center fielder
Born: (2002-11-22) November 22, 2002 (age 22) Fort Pierce, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right Throws: Right

Jay Allen is a talented American baseball player. He was born on November 22, 2002. Jay plays as an outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds team. He is 6 feet 3 inches tall and weighs 190 pounds. Jay bats and throws with his right hand.

Playing Sports in High School

Before becoming a professional, Jay Allen was a busy high school athlete. He played three sports at John Carroll Catholic High School. These sports were baseball, football, and basketball. Jay lived in Fort Pierce, Florida, at the time.

After high school, Jay decided to play baseball in college. He chose to join the Florida Gators baseball team.

Becoming a Professional Baseball Player

Jay Allen became a professional baseball player in 2021. This happened during the 2021 Major League Baseball draft. The draft is where pro teams pick new young players. The Cincinnati Reds chose Jay as their 30th pick. He was the last player picked in the first round.

Jay signed a contract with the Reds on July 20, 2021. He received a $2.4 million signing bonus for joining the team.

Starting His Pro Journey

Jay Allen began his professional career with the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League Reds. This is a team for new players. He played very well in his first 19 games. He hit three home runs and stole 14 bases.

In 2022, Jay started the season with the Daytona Tortugas. This team plays in the Single-A Florida State League.