Phil Collins

Born: 8/27/1901 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 8/14/1948 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-10-07 | Final Game: 1935-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Philip Eugene Collins

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Biography

Phil Collins was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1923 to 1935. Born in 1901, Collins' career unfolded during a transformative period in the sport, where the game was beginning to shift from the deadball era into a more offense-driven approach. Over his career, he compiled a record of 80-85 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 423 strikeouts and secured 24 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Collins' playing style reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball during the 1920s and 1930s, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and more aggressive offensive strategies. Despite his mixed win-loss record, he carved out a niche for himself as a reliable arm in the rotation, often called upon to deliver crucial performances. His contributions to the game during his tenure helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
80	85	292	141	64	4	24	1324.3	1541	686	125	497	423	4.66	0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 4.28 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1923	CHC	NL	1	0	1	1	0	0	0	5.0	8	2	1	2	3.60	—	-
1929	PHI	NL	9	7	43	11	3	0	5	153.3	172	98	83	61	5.75	4.60 (-25%)	-4659.6
1930	PHI	NL	16	11	47	25	17	1	3	239.0	287	127	86	87	4.78	4.80 (avg)	-3022.5
1931	PHI	NL	12	16	42	27	16	2	4	240.3	268	103	83	73	3.86	4.10 (+6%)	-1816.7
1932	PHI	NL	14	12	43	21	6	0	3	184.3	231	108	65	66	5.27	4.13 (-28%)	-4412.7
1933	PHI	NL	8	13	42	13	5	1	6	151.0	178	69	57	40	4.11	3.86 (-7%)	-2150.9
1934	PHI	NL	13	18	45	32	15	0	1	254.0	277	118	87	72	4.18	4.29 (+3%)	-6435.4
1935	PHI	NL	0	2	3	3	0	0	0	14.7	24	19	9	4	11.66	4.35 (-168%)	-1681.2
1935	STL	NL	7	6	26	8	2	0	2	82.7	96	42	26	18	4.57	4.35 (-5%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
322	482	45	93	12	3	4	44	0	12	71	0.193	0.214	0.255	0.469	-2855.0

Career AVG .193 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — 31.3% below league average.

Career OBP .214 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career SLG .255 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 36.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.469 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1923	CHC	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1929	PHI	NL	59	58	15	11	4	0	1	7	1	12	0.190	.289 (-34%)	.353 (-39%)	.415 (-25%)	.769 (-31%)	-360.6
1930	PHI	NL	55	87	9	22	6	0	3	10	3	9	0.253	.293 (-14%)	.354 (-22%)	.429 (-1%)	.784 (-10%)	-197.6
1931	PHI	NL	44	95	2	16	2	0	0	12	1	8	0.168	.276 (-39%)	.338 (-48%)	.388 (-51%)	.726 (-50%)	-822.9
1932	PHI	NL	43	68	9	18	0	2	0	7	4	10	0.265	.275 (-4%)	.335 (-9%)	.391 (-17%)	.726 (-13%)	-162.6
1933	PHI	NL	43	53	1	7	0	1	0	3	1	14	0.132	.270 (-51%)	.329 (-55%)	.377 (-55%)	.707 (-55%)	-502.6
1934	PHI	NL	48	88	6	15	0	0	0	5	1	15	0.170	.278 (-39%)	.340 (-47%)	.392 (-57%)	.733 (-52%)	-808.7
1935	PHI	NL	3	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	STL	NL	26	25	3	4	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0