Don Collins

Born: 9/15/1952 in Lyons, GA, USA

Died: 5/22/2022 in Sharpsburg, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-05-04 | Final Game: 1980-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Donald Edward Collins

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Biography

Don Collins was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1977 to July 4, 1980. Born in 1952, Collins played in an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over his brief career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 9 losses, with a 5.28 earned run average. While his strikeouts totaled 27 and he recorded 2 saves, his time in the major leagues was characterized by a competitive spirit and a dedication to the mound. Despite the challenges of pitching during a transitional phase in baseball history, Collins contributed to his teams with a blend of grit and perseverance. His performance represented the hard work and relentless pursuit of success that defined many players of his time, even if his statistical accomplishments did not fully reflect his contributions. Collins' career, though short-lived, remains a part of the tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the varied paths and experiences of those who have played the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	9	44	6	0	0	2	76.7	91	45	8	48	27	5.28	0

Career ERA 5.28 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 34.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1977	ATL	NL	3	9	40	6	0	0	2	70.7	82	40	41	27	5.09	4.00 (-27%)	-2204.8
1980	CLE	AL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	6.0	9	5	7	0	7.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
44	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1977	ATL	NL	40	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1980	CLE	AL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	44	6	1	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1977	ATL	P	40	6	1	7	0	0
1980	CLE	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	44