Friday, May 31, 2013

Rod Allen: Timeline


Born: October 5, 1959

1977: Drafted by Chicago White Sox

1981: Traded to Seattle Mariners

Debut: April 7, 1983 (Mariners)

1984: Signed with Detroit Tigers

1984: Tigers win World Series

1985: Traded to Baltimore Orioles

1986: Signed by Cleveland Indians

1988. Released

1989-91: Played with Hiroshima Carp

c.1989-91: Sometime during his time in Japan, he chased a pitcher all over the field after being HBP

1991: Hit four home runs in four consecutive at bats

1991: Hit 2 home runs in Japanese World Series

1992-95: Hitting instructor in Marlins system

1994-5: Hitting coach for Kane County Cougars

1998-2002: Broadcaster for Diamondbacks

2001: Broadcast World Series

2002-present: Broadcaster for Detroit Tigers

2006: Won Michigan Emmy Award

2007: Won Michigan Emmy Award

2004: Son, Rod Jr., drafted by Yankees

2007: Son, Andrew, drafted by Diamondbacks

Accomplishments:

1984 World Champion

.220 career average

0 HR

3 RBI

.524 OPS

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