Logan Allen, Class of 2015, Makes MLB Debut with the Padres
On June 18, 2019 at Petco Park, Logan Allen made his MLB Debut with the San Diego Padres after being called up from the El Paso Chihuahuas. Allen, a former IMG Academy camper and boarding school alumni, was selected in the 8th round of the 2015 MLB Draft by the Boston Red Rox. In 2016, Allen was traded to the Padres and became the #7 prospect in their organization, according to MLB Pipeline.
Last night, Allen threw 7 shutout innings, allowing only 3 hits and struck out 5. He was also 1 - 3 at the plate with a run scored.
Take a look back at Allen's career, and hear what he had to say about the resources at IMG Academy:
- 2011-2012: Attended IMG Academy baseball camp
- 2013: Enrolled at IMG Academy as a student-athlete; Verbally committed to the University of South Carolina
- 2014: Signed NLI with South Carolina
- Spring 2015: Led IMG to a #9 National Ranking with a 9-0 record, a .87 ERA, and 72 strike-outs; Recognized as a Second Team All-American by Perfect Game
- Summer 2015: Selected in the 8th round of the MLB First Year Player Draft by the Boston Red Sox; Leads GCL Red Sox team to Gulf Coast League Championship
- 2015: Promoted to single-A Lowell Spinners
- 2016-2017: After being traded to the Padres, Allen was named the #7 prospect in the Padres organization by MLB Pipeline
- 2018: Named Texas League Pitcher of the Year; Promoted to AA then AAA
- 2019: Called up to the Padres from the El Paso Chihuahuas for his MLB Debut
