Joe Collins

Born: 12/3/1922 in Scranton, PA, USA

Died: 8/30/1989 in Union, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1948-09-25 | Final Game: 1957-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Edward Collins

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Biography

Joe Collins was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, known for his contributions to the New York Yankees during the late 1940s through the late 1950s. Born in 1922, Collins made his MLB debut in 1948 and played until his retirement in 1957. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 908 games, accumulating 596 hits, 86 home runs, and 329 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .256. His ability to hit for power was complemented by his speed on the bases, as he recorded 27 stolen bases during his time in the league. Collins was part of the Yankees' storied franchise during a pivotal era in baseball, contributing to the team’s success in a period marked by intense competition and the emergence of new talent. Known for his solid defensive skills and versatility, he played primarily at first base and also filled in at third base and outfield, showcasing his adaptability on the field. Collins's career coincided with the Yankees' dynasty years, and he played a key role in several pennant-winning teams, cementing his legacy as an integral part of baseball history. His contributions to the game are remembered by fans and historians alike, reflecting the rich tradition of the Yankees and the evolution of the sport during the post-war era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
908	2329	404	596	79	24	86	329	27	338	263	0.256	0.350	0.421	0.771	3570.6

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .350 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .421 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.771 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — +6.6% 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
1948	NYY	AL	5	5	0	1	1	0	0	2	0	0	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1949	NYY	AL	7	10	2	1	0	0	0	4	0	6	2	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	NYY	AL	108	205	47	48	8	3	8	28	5	31	34	0.234	.265 (-12%)	.346 (-3%)	.401 (+4%)	.747 (+1%)	19.6
1951	NYY	AL	125	262	52	75	8	5	9	48	9	34	23	0.286	.260 (+10%)	.336 (+9%)	.385 (+19%)	.721 (+14%)	750.6
1952	NYY	AL	122	428	69	120	16	8	18	59	4	55	47	0.280	.252 (+11%)	.326 (+11%)	.369 (+30%)	.696 (+21%)	1713.4
1953	NYY	AL	127	387	72	104	11	2	17	44	2	59	36	0.269	.264 (+2%)	.335 (+9%)	.397 (+11%)	.733 (+10%)	872.1
1954	NYY	AL	130	343	67	93	20	2	12	46	2	51	37	0.271	.261 (+4%)	.333 (+10%)	.390 (+14%)	.723 (+12%)	927.2
1955	NYY	AL	105	278	40	65	9	1	13	45	0	44	32	0.234	.258 (-10%)	.332 (+2%)	.393 (+5%)	.726 (+4%)	252.9
1956	NYY	AL	100	262	38	59	5	3	7	43	3	34	33	0.225	.258 (-13%)	.331 (-5%)	.397 (-13%)	.728 (-9%)	-454.5
1957	NYY	AL	79	149	17	30	1	0	2	10	2	24	18	0.201	.257 (-22%)	.323 (-4%)	.391 (-37%)	.715 (-22%)	-510.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
36	92	15	15	3	0	4	10	14	22	0.163

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1957	WS	NYA	6	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000
1956	WS	NYA	6	21	2	5	2	0	2	2	3	0.238
1955	WS	NYA	5	12	6	2	0	2	3	6	4	0.167
1953	WS	NYA	6	24	4	4	1	1	2	3	8	0.167
1952	WS	NYA	6	12	1	0	0	0	0	1	3	0.000
1951	WS	NYA	6	18	2	4	0	1	3	2	1	0.222
1950	WS	NYA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	715	167	4555	376	49	580
OF	114	68	192	7	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	NYA	1B	5	0	23	0	2	2
1950	NYA	1B	99	0	480	36	7	62
1950	NYA	OF	2	0	1	0	0	0
1951	NYA	1B	114	0	556	56	8	65
1951	NYA	OF	15	0	19	1	1	0
1952	NYA	1B	119	0	1047	73	11	123
1953	NYA	1B	113	0	826	65	10	100
1953	NYA	OF	4	0	11	0	1	0
1954	NYA	1B	117	75	759	60	7	105
1955	NYA	1B	73	44	395	42	1	63
1955	NYA	OF	27	23	50	3	1	0
1956	NYA	1B	43	25	251	30	0	37
1956	NYA	OF	51	37	95	2	1	0
1957	NYA	1B	32	23	218	14	3	23
1957	NYA	OF	15	8	16	1	0	0