Despite his size (6'5", 220 lbs), Allanson did not hit a home run until his 1,025th pro at-bat, in the Kingdome that June 23. The Indians, feeling they were perhaps a better-hitting, veteran catcher away from contention, signed Rick Dempsey for 1987, demoting Allanson.
Despite his stature (6'5", 220 lbs), Allanson did not hit a home run until his 1,025th professional at-bat, in the Kingdome on June 23rd. The Indians, believing they were perhaps a more powerful, experienced catcher away from contention, signed Rick Dempsey for 1987, demoting Allanson.