Bill Collins, baseball player, 1887-1892

Bill Collins

Born: 1863 in Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Died: 6/8/1893 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-08-01 | Final Game: 1892-09-12

Bats: R | Throws: RWeight: 150 lbs

Full name: William J. Collins

Biography

Bill Collins, born in 1863, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1887 to 1892. Primarily serving as a position player, Collins played in a total of 6 games during his time in Major League Baseball. Throughout his brief career, he recorded 2 hits, resulting in a batting average of .143. He contributed 1 run batted in (RBI) and successfully stole 1 base, showcasing his speed on the base paths despite the limited opportunities he had to make an impact. Competing in an era marked by the early development of professional baseball, Collins played during a time when the game was transitioning from the chaotic and unregulated styles of the 19th century to a more structured format. His involvement in the major leagues, although short-lived, reflects the diverse range of talent that participated in the sport during its formative years. Despite his modest statistical output, Collins remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the evolution of the game even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 14 0 2 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0.143 0.200 0.143 0.343 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 3 0 8 6 5 1
OF 2 0 1 0 0 0
SS 1 0 1 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 3
Shortstop 1
Right Field 2