Gene Collins

Born: 1/7/1925 in Kansas City, KS, USA

Died: 2/9/1998 in Detroit, MI, USA

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Eugene Marvin Collins

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Biography

Gene Collins, born in 1925, is an active professional baseball pitcher known for his resilience and competitive spirit on the mound. With a career record of 5-5 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, Collins has made significant contributions to his teams through his ability to handle pressure situations. He has recorded 85 strikeouts and secured 1 save throughout his career, showcasing his capability to perform in critical moments of the game. Playing during a dynamic era of baseball, Collins exemplifies the dedication and craftsmanship that pitchers bring to the sport. His ongoing career allows him to continue to influence the game, inspiring younger players with his experience and tenacity. As he remains active in professional baseball, Collins stands as a testament to the enduring nature of the game, adapting to its evolving challenges while continuing to make his mark on the field.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	5	15	10	5	1	1	76.0	54	44	1	85	85	5.21	0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.04 across their career seasons — 29.1% 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
1947	KCM	NAL	1	1	4	3	1	0	0	20.0	21	18	25	23	8.10	3.97 (-104%)	-564.6
1948	KCM	NAL	4	4	11	7	4	1	1	56.0	33	26	60	62	4.18	4.10 (-2%)	87.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	31	5	8	3	0	0	1	0	3	0	0.258	0.343	0.355	0.698	0.0

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .343 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — 6.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — near 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
1947	KCM	NAL	8	11	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1948	KCM	NAL	12	20	4	6	3	0	0	1	0	2	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1948	ALC	KCM	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	0	2	2	0	8.0	5	4	10	6	4.50

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
1948	ALC	KCM	0	0	2	2	0	8.0	5	4	10	6	4.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	15	10	1	19	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1947	KCM	P	4	3	0	7	0	0
1948	KCM	P	11	7	1	12	4	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	15