Chub Collins

Born: 10/12/1857 in Dundas, ON, CAN

Died: 5/20/1914 in Dundas, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1884-05-01 | Final Game: 1885-07-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Charles Augustine Collins

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Biography

Chub Collins was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who made his mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. His career spanned from May 1, 1884, to July 11, 1885, during a time when the sport was rapidly evolving. Collins played primarily as a position player, participating in 97 games over two seasons. Despite the challenges of the era, he recorded 71 hits and 26 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .196. He did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, reflecting the different offensive strategies and playing styles of the time. Playing in the mid-1880s, Collins was part of a burgeoning league that was beginning to see the rise of organized baseball, yet he faced the difficulties that came with the competition of the era. His contributions, while modest in terms of statistics, were part of the fabric of the early game, as players like him helped pave the way for future generations. Chub Collins remains a historical figure in baseball, representing the players who shaped the sport in its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
97	362	50	71	9	3	0	26	0	23	47	0.196	0.244	0.238	0.482	-1015.9

Career AVG .196 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.

Career OBP .244 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.482 vs. league average 0.609 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	BFN	NL	45	169	24	30	6	0	20	14	36	0.178	.243 (-27%)	.278 (-14%)	.327 (-35%)	.606 (-25%)	-569.3
1884	IN2	AA	38	138	18	31	3	1	0	9	0	0.225	.243 (-8%)	.278 (-2%)	.327 (-20%)	.606 (-12%)	-569.3
1885	DTN	NL	14	55	8	10	0	2	6	0	11	0.182	.244 (-25%)	.287 (-37%)	.325 (-22%)	.613 (-29%)	-241.5