Bob Collins, baseball player, 1940-1944

Bob Collins

Born: 9/18/1909 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Died: 4/19/1969 in Pittsburgh, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-04-28 | Final Game: 1944-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 176 lbs

Full name: Robert Joseph Collins

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Biography

Bob Collins was a professional baseball player born in 1909 who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 1940s. He played primarily as a position player from April 28, 1940, until September 30, 1944. Over the course of his career, Collins appeared in 50 games, during which he recorded 26 hits, including one home run, and drove in 14 runs. His batting average stood at .211, and he demonstrated a measure of speed on the bases with four stolen bases. Collins' career unfolded during a tumultuous period in American history, as World War II significantly impacted the landscape of Major League Baseball. Many players enlisted or were drafted, leading to a unique environment where lesser-known talents, like Collins, had opportunities to compete at the highest level. Though his major league career was relatively brief, his contributions during this era underscored the resilience and adaptability of the sport amid the challenges of wartime. Collins' legacy, while modest in statistical terms, remains a reflection of the diverse tapestry of players who shaped baseball during this significant time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
50 123 11 26 3 0 1 14 4 15 18 0.211 0.302 0.260 0.562 -453.9

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OBP .302 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career SLG .260 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 30.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.562 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1940 CHC NL 47 120 11 25 3 0 1 14 4 14 18 0.208 .267 (-22%) .335 (-12%) .387 (-33%) .722 (-23%) -453.9
1944 NYY AL 3 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 45 0 138 24 8 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 CHN C 42 0 133 23 8 3
1944 NYA C 3 0 5 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 45