The Atlanta Braves felt lucky to get Allard with the 14th selection in the 2015 draft from San Clemente High School in California.
Allard had some back concerns in high school that led from him being considered near the top of the draft to falling all the way to the middle of the first round, and the Braves were certainly willing to gamble.
He only made 3 appearances in his draft year with the Gulf Coast League, throwing 6 innings, but those 6 innings really impressed as he allowed only one hit and no walks and struck out 12 hitters.