Allen Sothoron
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 182 lb.
- School Albright College, Juniata College
- Debut September 17, 1914
- Final Game September 6, 1926
- Born April 27, 1893 in Bradford, OH USA
- Died June 17, 1939 in St.Louis, MO USA
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[edit] Biographical Information
After his playing career ended, pitcher Allen Sothoron was a St. Louis Cardinals coach in 1927 and 1928 and a member of the St. Louis Browns coaching staff in 1932 and 1933. He served as the Browns interim manager for eight games in 1933.
His obituary remembered him as a spitballer.
Had the nickname of "Dixie." First name correctly spelled "Allan."
[edit] Notable Achievements
- NL Shutouts Leader (1924)
- 15 Wins Seasons: 1 (1919)
- 20 Wins Seasons: 1 (1919)
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1917-1920)
- Won a World Series with the St. Louis Cardinals in 1926 (he did not play in the World Series)
[edit] Year-by-Year Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Louisville Colonels | American Association | 75-90 | 5th | none | |
| 1930 | Louisville Colonels | American Association | 93-60 | 1st | none League Champs | |
| 1931 | Louisville Colonels | American Association | 74-94 | 7th | none | |
| 1934 | Milwaukee Brewers | American Association | 82-70 | 3rd | St. Louis Browns | |
| 1935 | Milwaukee Brewers | American Association | 75-79 | 6th | St. Louis Browns | none |
| 1936 | Milwaukee Brewers | American Association | 90-64 | 1st | Cleveland Indians | League Champs |
| 1937 | Milwaukee Brewers | American Association | 80-73 | 4th | Cleveland Indians | Lost League Finals |
| 1938 | Milwaukee Brewers | American Association | 81-70 | 3rd | Cleveland Indians | Lost in 1st round |
