8, 2007, Allison was again arrested and charged with un-authorized use of a motor vehicle. This charge carried with it a potential violation of his probation from his arrest in North Carolina. He was sentenced to 75 days in jail due to the violation and three years probation. Similarities to Josh Hamilton Many observers, including Allison himself, have pointed to similarities between Allison and MLB All-Star Josh Hamilton. Both Hamilton and Allison are former Baseball America Players of the Year. Both have battled intense drug addiction, Hamilton with cocaine and crack, Allison with heroin and oxycodone. Both have had stints away from organized baseball. The two players have also both stayed sober for considerable amounts of time and have made comebacks. ESPN's Peter Gammons mentioned the similarities between the two players during his commentary at the 2008 MLB All Star Game. Hamilton has also followed Allison's struggles and has even made statements to the media that he would love to talk to Allison about his recovery and offer words of encouragement. Post-playing career Starting in 2011, Allison worked as a pitching instructor and head coach at the Show Baseball Academy in Lawrence, Massachusetts. He joined Steve Lomasney as fellow coaches in the program. In 2015, Jeff Left the Show in Order to Join the North East Hurricanes and Play Ball in Salem, New Hampshire. He works as a Pitching instructor and director of the program. In addition to coaching, Allison gives speeches to students, and shares his experience and struggles in order to promote sobriety. Jeff also still plays in Over-Thirty Baseball in Lowell, MA, where he's currently the #1 starter for the Brewers. References External links People from Peabody, Massachusetts Gulf Coast Marlins players Jupiter Hammerheads players Greensboro Grasshoppers players Jacksonville Suns players 1984 births Living people Baseball pitchers Sportspeople from Essex County, Massachusetts Baseball players from Massachusetts