Jun 5, 2021; Port St. Lucie, Florida, USA; USA shortstop Nick Allen (12) throws out a Venezuela base runner in the 2nd inning in the Super Round of the WBSC Baseball Americas Qualifier series at Clover Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Nick Allen has been one of the more intriguing prospects on the Oakland A’s since he was drafted. His defense was already close to major league ready as a third round selection in the 2017 MLB Draft, but it was a question of whether or not he would hit. Allen showed progress on that end in 2019, but the A’s needed more than a one year blip on the radar.