Did Josh Allen Play Baseball?

Did Josh Allen Play Baseball? The answer may surprise you.

Josh Allen’s History

Josh Allen was born on May 21, 1996, in Firebaugh, California. Josh Allen played baseball and football in high school. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 2014 MLB draft. Josh Allen did not play college baseball. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the first round of the 2018 NFL draft.

Josh Allen’s high school career

Josh Allen played football and baseball at Firebaugh High School in California. In football, he was a two-time all-league selection and was named the offensive MVP of his league as a senior. He also played baseball, and as a senior he was named his league’s co-MVP.

Josh Allen’s college career

Josh Allen played college football at the University of Wyoming. He was a two-year starter for the Cowboys and left school after his junior year. As a junior, he completed 56 percent of his passes for 3,203 yards with 28 touchdowns and 15 interceptions. He also rushed for 523 yards and four touchdowns.

Josh Allen’s Professional Career

Many people know Josh Allen as a professional football player, but what many don’t know is that before he was drafted into the NFL, he had a brief stint playing professional baseball. Let’s take a look at Josh Allen’s professional career, both on the gridiron and the diamond.

Josh Allen’s NFL career

Josh Allen (born May 21, 1996) is an American football quarterback for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming, and was drafted by the Bills seventh overall in the 2018 NFL Draft.

Prior to his career in the NFL, Allen played baseball and football for Firebaugh High School in Firebaugh, California. He enrolled at Reedley College, a community college in Reedley, California, where he played baseball for one year before transferring to Wyoming.

Josh Allen’s MLB career

Josh Allen played baseball briefly in high school, but his professional career was cut short due to an injury. He was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 44th round of the 2010 MLB draft, but he did not sign with the team.

Did Josh Allen Play Baseball?

Josh Allen played baseball for the Sonoraville High School. He was a three-year starter for the varsity team. He was also a member of the National Honor Society.

Josh Allen’s high school baseball career

Josh Allen played baseball and was a switch-hitter and pitcher during his high school career at Firebaugh High School in California. According to Perfect Game, he was ranked as the 2,151st best prospect in the country coming out of high school. He also played in the Area Code Games for the Oakland A’s.

Josh Allen’s college baseball career

Josh Allen played college baseball for two years at Reedley College, a community college in Reedley, California. He played outfield and pitched. As a sophomore in 2006, he hit .302 with four home runs and 30 RBIs. He also had a 3-1 record and a 4.50 ERA on the mound.

Josh Allen’s professional baseball career

Josh Allen was drafted by the Kansas City Royals in the 37th round of the 2010 MLB Draft out of high school, but he did not sign with the team. Instead, he chose to play college baseball for San Diego State University. In three years with the Aztecs, Allen compiled a .369 batting average with 17 home runs and 98 RBIs. He was a two-time All-Mountain West Conference selection and was named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year as a junior in 2012. After his junior year, he was once again drafted by an MLB team, this time by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 16th round of the 2012 MLB Draft. Again, he did not sign and returned to San Diego State for his senior year. In 2013, his senior year, Allen hit .368 with 10 home runs and 46 RBIs and was once again named the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year. He also became just the second player in San Diego State history to be named a first-team All-American by multiple publications after being selected by Baseball America and Collegiate Baseball.