Eddie Collins, baseball player, 1906-1930

Eddie Collins

⭐ Hall of Fame 1939

Born: 5/2/1887 in Millerton, NY, USA

Died: 3/25/1951 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-17 | Final Game: 1930-08-05

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Edward Trowbridge Collins

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Biography

Eddie Collins, born in 1887, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1906 to 1930. Known for his exceptional batting skills and strategic base running, Collins played a pivotal role in the evolution of the game during the early 20th century. He appeared in 2,826 games, amassing 3,315 hits and achieving a remarkable batting average of .333. His offensive prowess was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 741 stolen bases throughout his career. Collins also contributed significantly to his teams with 1,300 RBIs and 47 home runs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs while maintaining a consistent offensive presence. Collins was not just a prolific hitter; he was an integral part of the Chicago White Sox and later the Philadelphia Athletics, contributing to multiple pennant-winning teams. His playing style was characterized by a keen understanding of the game, often employing a blend of power and finesse that allowed him to excel in various aspects of play. Collins was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939, solidifying his legacy as one of the greats of the sport. His career coincided with the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play, and he remains a significant figure in baseball history, celebrated for both his individual achievements and his contributions to team success.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2826 9949 1821 3315 438 187 47 1300 741 1499 467 0.333 0.424 0.429 0.853 54794.5

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career OBP .424 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +28.0% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.853 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — +22.7% above 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
1906 PHA AL 6 15 2 3 0 0 0 0 1 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1907 PHA AL 14 23 0 8 0 1 0 2 0 0 4 0.348 — — — — 0.0
1908 PHA AL 102 330 39 90 18 7 1 40 8 16 30 0.273 .240 (+13%) .298 (+5%) .306 (+24%) .605 (+14%) 641.3
1909 PHA AL 153 571 104 198 30 10 3 56 63 62 36 0.347 .244 (+42%) .306 (+36%) .312 (+44%) .618 (+40%) 4270.3
1910 PHA AL 153 581 81 188 16 15 3 81 81 49 41 0.324 .249 (+30%) .317 (+20%) .326 (+28%) .644 (+24%) 2604.2
1911 PHA AL 132 493 92 180 22 13 3 73 38 62 39 0.365 .266 (+37%) .336 (+34%) .356 (+35%) .693 (+34%) 3656.5
1912 PHA AL 153 543 137 189 25 11 0 64 63 101 28 0.348 .268 (+29%) .335 (+34%) .358 (+21%) .694 (+27%) 3532.5
1913 PHA AL 148 534 125 184 23 13 3 73 55 85 37 0.345 .259 (+33%) .325 (+36%) .345 (+31%) .670 (+33%) 3889.9
1914 PHA AL 152 526 122 181 23 14 2 85 58 97 31 0.344 .255 (+35%) .322 (+40%) .339 (+33%) .661 (+37%) 4262.6
1915 CHW AL 155 521 118 173 22 10 4 77 46 119 27 0.332 .250 (+33%) .318 (+45%) .332 (+31%) .651 (+38%) 4568.5
1916 CHW AL 155 545 87 168 14 17 0 52 40 86 36 0.308 .248 (+24%) .314 (+29%) .326 (+21%) .640 (+25%) 2912.7
1917 CHW AL 156 564 91 163 18 12 0 67 53 89 16 0.289 .248 (+16%) .312 (+24%) .323 (+12%) .635 (+18%) 2315.8
1918 CHW AL 97 330 51 91 8 2 2 30 22 73 13 0.276 .255 (+8%) .318 (+28%) .326 (+1%) .645 (+14%) 1272.7
1919 CHW AL 140 518 87 165 19 7 4 80 33 68 27 0.319 .262 (+21%) .322 (+24%) .347 (+17%) .670 (+20%) 2291.3
1920 CHW AL 153 602 117 224 38 13 3 76 20 69 19 0.372 .271 (+37%) .331 (+32%) .363 (+36%) .694 (+34%) 4266.6
1921 CHW AL 139 526 79 177 20 10 2 58 12 66 11 0.337 .286 (+18%) .344 (+20%) .395 (+7%) .739 (+13%) 1678.5
1922 CHW AL 154 598 92 194 20 12 1 69 20 73 16 0.324 .285 (+14%) .345 (+16%) .397 (+1%) .743 (+8%) 1295.6
1923 CHW AL 145 505 89 182 22 5 5 67 48 84 8 0.360 .282 (+27%) .344 (+32%) .390 (+16%) .734 (+24%) 2994.6
1924 CHW AL 152 556 108 194 27 7 6 86 42 89 16 0.349 .283 (+23%) .345 (+28%) .389 (+17%) .734 (+22%) 3014.2
1925 CHW AL 118 425 80 147 26 3 3 80 19 87 8 0.346 .288 (+20%) .349 (+32%) .407 (+9%) .756 (+19%) 2224.7
1926 CHW AL 106 375 66 129 32 4 1 62 13 62 8 0.344 .279 (+23%) .345 (+28%) .390 (+18%) .735 (+22%) 1894.1
1927 PHA AL 95 226 50 76 12 1 1 15 6 56 9 0.336 .282 (+19%) .344 (+36%) .392 (+5%) .736 (+19%) 1207.8
1928 PHA AL 36 33 3 10 3 0 0 7 0 4 4 0.303 — — — — 0.0
1929 PHA AL 9 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1930 PHA AL 3 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
34 128 20 42 7 2 0 11 10 11 0.328

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1919 WS CHA 8 31 2 7 1 0 0 1 1 2 0.226
1917 WS CHA 6 22 4 9 1 0 0 2 2 3 0.409
1914 WS PHA 4 14 0 3 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.214
1913 WS PHA 5 19 5 8 0 2 0 3 1 2 0.421
1911 WS PHA 6 21 4 6 1 0 0 1 2 3 0.286
1910 WS PHA 5 21 5 9 4 0 0 3 2 0 0.429

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 2650 352 6526 7630 435 1215
3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
OF 10 15 13 0 1 0
SS 40 32 81 85 16 8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1906 PHA 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1906 PHA 3B 1 1 1 1 0 0
1906 PHA SS 3 3 8 10 2 0
1907 PHA SS 6 4 11 9 4 1
1908 PHA 2B 47 47 111 127 14 5
1908 PHA OF 10 15 13 0 1 0
1908 PHA SS 28 24 60 61 10 7
1909 PHA 2B 152 152 373 406 27 55
1909 PHA SS 1 1 2 4 0 0
1910 PHA 2B 153 153 402 451 25 67
1911 PHA 2B 132 0 348 349 24 49
1912 PHA 2B 153 0 387 426 38 63
1913 PHA 2B 148 0 314 449 28 54
1914 PHA 2B 152 0 354 387 23 55
1915 CHA 2B 155 0 344 487 22 54
1916 CHA 2B 155 0 346 415 19 75
1917 CHA 2B 156 0 353 388 24 68
1918 CHA 2B 96 0 231 285 14 53
1919 CHA 2B 140 0 347 401 20 66
1920 CHA 2B 153 0 449 471 23 76
1921 CHA 2B 136 0 376 458 28 84
1922 CHA 2B 154 0 406 451 21 73
1923 CHA 2B 142 0 347 430 20 77
1924 CHA 2B 150 0 396 446 20 83
1925 CHA 2B 116 0 290 346 20 74
1926 CHA 2B 101 0 228 307 15 53
1927 PHA 2B 56 0 124 150 10 31
1927 PHA SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1928 PHA 2B 2 0 0 0 0 0
1928 PHA SS 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 2648
Third Base 1
Shortstop 37
Left Field 2
Center Field 7
Right Field 7

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1926 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1925 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1924 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1923 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1923 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1922 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1921 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1920 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1919 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1919 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1918 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1918 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1917 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1917 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1916 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1916 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1915 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1915 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1914 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1914 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1914 Most Valuable Player
1913 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1913 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1912 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1911 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1911 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1909 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B
1909 Baseball Magazine All-Star 2B

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 1904, 1905, 1906

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1924 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 49.0 64 0
1923 Most Valuable Player AL 2nd 37.0 64 0
1922 Most Valuable Player AL 5th 18.0 64 0
1914 Most Valuable Player AL 1st 63.0 64 7
1913 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 30.0 64 0
1912 Most Valuable Player AL 6th 18.0 64 0
1911 Most Valuable Player AL 3rd 32.0 64 0