Dustin R. Allen (born August 9, 1972)[1] is a retired Major League Baseball (MLB) player who primarily played first base in 2000.
[1] He made his professional debut that year, appearing in 29 games with the Idaho Falls Braves of the Pioneer League.
[3] Allen split 1998 between Mobile and the Class AAA Las Vegas Stars of the Pacific Coast League.
[1] Pinch-hitting against Colorado Rockies pitcher Mike Myers in his first at-bat, Allen lined into a double play.
[1] On August 14, Allen recorded his first MLB hit, a double, off Seattle Mariners pitcher Joel Piñeiro.
[5][6] His first MLB home run came on August 29, when he hit a solo homer off Baltimore Orioles pitcher Chuck McElroy.
[5][7] On October 1, Allen homered off Minnesota Twins pitcher Eddie Guardado in what would prove to be his final MLB at-bat.