Bill Collins, baseball player, 1887-1892

Bill Collins

Born: 1863 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Died: 6/8/1893 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-01 | Final Game: 1892-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 150 lbs

Full name: William J. Collins

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Biography

Bill Collins, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1887 to 1892. Primarily serving as a position player, Collins played in a total of 6 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .143. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the base paths despite the limited opportunities he had to make an impact. Competing in an era marked by the early development of professional baseball, Collins played during a time when the game was transitioning from the chaotic and unregulated styles of the 19th century to a more structured format. His involvement in the major leagues, although short-lived, reflects the diverse range of talent that participated in the sport during its formative years. Despite his modest statistical output, Collins remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the evolution of the game even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.143 0.200 0.143 0.343 0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 59.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.343 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1887 NY4 AA 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1889 PH4 AA 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1890 PH4 AA 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1891 CL4 NL 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1892 STL NL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 8 6 5 1
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1887 NY4 C 1 0 1 0 3 0
1889 PH4 C 1 0 2 2 1 0
1890 PH4 SS 1 0 1 1 2 0
1891 CL4 C 1 0 5 4 1 1
1891 CL4 OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1892 SLN OF 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Shortstop 1
Right Field 2