James Bradley Allen (born May 29, 1958 in

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) is an American former professional baseball

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for the

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of the

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(MLB). He attended Arizona State University.

Amateur career

Allen was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 1976 MLB draft out of A.C. Davis High School in Yakima, but chose to attend Arizona State. After three years there, he was drafted again by the

in the second round of the 1979 MLB draft.

Professional career

Seattle Mariners

Allen began his professional career that summer, playing for the

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of the

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. During an exhibition game in 1982, as a member of the Triple-A

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, Jamie drew a walk to win the game against the major league Seattle Mariners. Jamie was placed on the Mariners' 40-man roster on November 6, 1982 as a part of what the Mariners' General Manager

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rebuilding plan. He made his MLB debut on May 1, 1983 at the Kingdome against the

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. He went one-for-four in the game.Baltimore Orioles vs Seattle Mariners May 1, 1983 Box Score
/ref> In his only big league season, Allen hit .223 with four home runs, ten doubles and 21 RBIs in 86 games. He continued to play professionally until 1985, finishing his career with the

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of the Pacific Coast League.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Allen, Jamie 1958 births Living people American expatriate baseball players in Canada Arizona State Sun Devils baseball players Baseball players from Washington (state) Bellingham Mariners players Calgary Cannons players Lynn Sailors players Major League Baseball third basemen Salt Lake City Gulls players Seattle Mariners players Spokane Indians players Sportspeople from Yakima, Washington Anchorage Glacier Pilots players