Rod Allen

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.

Rod Allen
Runs batted in
3
NPB statistics
Batting average.288
Home runs45
Runs batted in133
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Roderick Bernet Allen (born October 5, 1959) is an American former professional baseball

Cleveland Indians of the Major League Baseball (MLB), and also the Hiroshima Toyo Carp of Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). He previously worked as an analyst for the Arizona Diamondbacks
.

Baseball

Playing career

Allen was selected by the

Seibu Lions in the 1991 Japan Series and set a Japanese regular season record with four home runs in four consecutive at bats during his time in the league. He is infamous for charging the mound after Yokohama Taiyo Whales pitcher Kazuhiko Daimon hit him in the back with a pitch, subsequently chasing Daimon across the entire field with both teams' benches in tow.[1][2]

Coaching career

Prior to his work as a broadcaster, Allen spent four seasons as a hitting instructor in the

hitting coach for the Kane County Cougars, the Marlins Single-A affiliate in the Midwest League. Some of the notable batters he coached include Mike Redmond, Kevin Millar, and Luis Castillo.[3][4][5] During his time in the organization, Allen worked under Marlins GM Dave Dombrowski, who would later become the Tigers president, CEO, and general manager.[6]

Broadcasting

Arizona Diamondbacks

From 1998 to 2002 he spent five seasons with the

Fox Sports Arizona) and radio (KTAR) analyst. He served as the color commentator on the Diamondbacks radio broadcasts during the 2001 postseason, including the World Series win against the New York Yankees. Allen was replaced as Diamondbacks television analyst by former major leaguer Mark Grace.[7]

Detroit Tigers

Allen was the regular color commentator on Detroit Tigers telecasts for Fox Sports Detroit, joined by play-by-play man

Emmys in 2006 and 2007 for his analysis of Detroit Tigers baseball.[9]

Allen is a longtime member of the Detroit Sports Broadcasters Association founded in 1948 by Tigers broadcaster Ty Tyson.

On September 21, 2016, Tigers catcher James McCann hit a three-run home run against the Minnesota Twins that put the Tigers up 6-0 in the sixth inning. Allen excitedly shouted "Second Deck!", but when heard, it sounded like "suck a dick." This was picked up by Detroit radio station WXYT-FM and it became their most popular drop.[10]

On September 4, 2018, Allen and Impemba were allegedly involved in a physical altercation off the air after broadcasting the Tigers game against the Chicago White Sox. Fox Sports Detroit sent the men home on different planes after the game, and the next night's telecast was covered by Kirk Gibson and field-level reporter Matt Shepard.[11] One source claimed that there was an argument over a chair, followed by Allen using a choke hold on Impemba, but Allen's agent denied that his client choked Impemba.[12] On September 7, Fox Sports Detroit suspended both men from calling any Tigers games for the remainder of the 2018 season.[13] It was later announced the contracts of both Impemba and Allen were not renewed for future seasons, ending their 16-year partnership.[14]

Fox Saturday Baseball

In addition to his work for the Diamondbacks and Tigers, Allen did color commentary for Fox Saturday Baseball, including games involving the Tigers until 2018.

Miami Marlins

In March 2022 it was announced Allen would be joining

Bally Sports Florida as an analyst for Miami Marlins telecasts.[15]

Family life

Allen and his wife, Adrian, have four children: Rhonda, Rod, Jr., Andrew, and Rachel. The Allens live in the

Winston-Salem Warthogs in 2006 and 2007. His most recent professional stint was in 2011 with the White Sands Pupfish in the Pecos League. Andrew was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 43rd round of the 2007 Major League Baseball draft. He attended Desert Vista High School in Phoenix, Arizona.[16]

References

  1. ^ "Rod Allen Feature Story on MLB.com – Arizona State Sun Devils". Thesundevils.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2014. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  2. ^ "Buster Posey Injury Elicits More Buzzworthy Rod Allen Playing Days In Japan Footage – SB Nation Detroit". Detroit.sbnation.com. May 28, 2011. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  3. ^ "1994 Kane County Cougars Statistics – Minor Leagues". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  4. ^ "1995 Kane County Cougars Statistics – Minor Leagues". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  5. ^ "Major League Cougars". Minor League Baseball. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  6. ^ "Rod Allen". SABR. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  7. ^ "Rod Allen". SABR. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  8. ^ "Fox Sports Detroit – On Air Talent – Rod Allen". Archived from the original on April 22, 2009.
  9. ^ "Broadcasters". Detroit.tigers.mlb.com. Archived from the original on May 24, 2007. Retrieved June 3, 2014.
  10. ^ "Rod Allen's "Second Deck" Home Run Call is an Internet Sensation [VIDEO]". September 22, 2016.
  11. ^ Fenech, Anthony (September 6, 2018). "Detroit Tigers' Mario Impemba, Rod Allen have 'severe' physical incident". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  12. ^ Fenech, Anthony (September 7, 2018). "Detroit Tigers' Mario Impemba-Rod Allen altercation: Everything we know". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  13. ^ Frenech, Anthony (September 7, 2018). "Fox Sports Detroit: Rod Allen, Mario Impemba done for season". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
  14. ^ Broadcasters Rod Allen, Mario Impemba won't return to Detroit Tigers The Detroit Free Press, October 9, 2018
  15. ^ "Ex-Tigers broadcaster Rod Allen back in booth for Miami Marlins games". mlive. March 16, 2022. Retrieved April 9, 2022.
  16. ^ "Detroit Tigers Official Site – Broadcaster Biographies – Rod Allen". Archived from the original on May 24, 2007.
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