Kevin Collins

Born: 8/4/1946 in Springfield, MA, USA

Died: 2/20/2016 in Naples, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-09-01 | Final Game: 1971-09-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Kevin Michael Collins

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Biography

Kevin Collins, born in 1946, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1965 to 1971. Primarily known as a position player, Collins participated in 201 games over the course of his career, showcasing his versatility on the field. He recorded a total of 81 hits, which included 6 home runs and 34 runs batted in, while finishing with a batting average of .209. His career also featured 1 stolen base, highlighting his speed and base-running capabilities, although he was not primarily known for his prowess in that area. Collins played during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the shift from the deadball era to a time when power hitting began to take precedence. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for were part of the broader narrative of baseball's evolution in the late 1960s and early 1970s. His career, while brief, reflects the journey of many players of that era who navigated the competitive landscape of professional baseball. Collins retired on September 29, 1971, leaving behind a legacy as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
201	388	30	81	17	4	6	34	1	20	97	0.209	0.245	0.320	0.565	-625.3

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.

Career SLG .320 vs. league average .366 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.680 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1965	NYN	NL	11	23	3	4	1	0	0	0	0	1	9	0.174	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	NYN	NL	4	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	NYN	NL	58	154	12	31	5	2	1	13	0	7	37	0.201	.236 (-15%)	.298 (-22%)	.340 (-18%)	.638 (-20%)	-534.7
1969	NYN	NL	16	40	1	6	3	0	1	2	0	3	10	0.150	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	WSN	NL	52	96	5	23	5	1	2	12	0	8	16	0.240	.248 (-3%)	.320 (-9%)	.369 (+2%)	.689 (-3%)	0.0
1970	DET	AL	25	24	2	5	1	0	1	3	0	1	10	0.208	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	DET	AL	35	41	6	11	2	1	1	4	0	0	12	0.268	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	1	5	1	0	0
2B	29	5	24	30	1	4
3B	81	69	51	116	10	12
OF	2	0	3	0	0	0
SS	4	0	1	2	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1965	NYN	3B	7	4	1	9	0	1
1965	NYN	SS	3	0	0	2	0	0
1967	NYN	2B	2	2	2	7	0	0
1968	NYN	2B	6	1	8	7	1	2
1968	NYN	3B	40	38	28	57	4	7
1968	NYN	SS	1	0	1	0	0	0
1969	NYN	3B	14	11	11	26	3	2
1969	MON	2B	20	2	13	15	0	2
1969	MON	3B	16	15	10	19	3	2
1970	DET	1B	1	1	5	1	0	0
1971	DET	2B	1	0	1	1	0	0
1971	DET	3B	4	1	1	5	0	0
1971	DET	OF	2	0	3	0	0	0