Cody Allen is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher, best known for his nine-year tenure with the Cleveland Guardians (formerly Indians). Born November 20, 1988, in Orlando, Florida, Allen was drafted in the 23rd round of the 2011 MLB Draft out of High Point University. He debuted in July 2012 and quickly became Cleveland’s all-time saves leader, accumulating 149 saves by 2018. Over his career, he recorded a 3.14 ERA across 481 games, with 593 strikeouts and a 1.23 WHIP. Notably, he posted over 30 saves for five consecutive seasons and was named American League Reliever of the Month in April 2017. Allen also excelled in the postseason, becoming the franchise leader in playoff saves while maintaining a 2.53 ERA over 17 innings. After stints with the Angels, Rangers, and Twins organizations, he retired following a minor league season in 2020. Off the field, Allen is known for his community involvement and resides in Orlando with his wife Mallory and their two sons.
