Chub Collins
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884-1885)
Chub Collins was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885 for the Buffalo Bisons, the Indianapolis Hoosiers, and the Detroit Wolverines, a span of 2 seasons. In 97 career games, he hit .196 with 71 hits and 26 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 5/20/1914 in Dundas, ON, CAN
- MLB Debut
- 1884-05-01
- Last Game
- 1885-07-11
Full name: Charles Augustine Collins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 97 | 362 | 50 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 47 | .196 | .244 | .238 | .482 | -943 |
Career AVG .196 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 19.5% below league average.
Career OBP .244 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career SLG .238 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 27.2% below league average.
Career OPS .482 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | BFN | NL | 45 | 169 | 24 | 30 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 14 | 36 | .178 | .243 (-27%) | .278 (-14%) | .327 (-35%) | .606 (-25%) | -519.2 |
| 1884 | IN2 | AA | 38 | 138 | 18 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | .225 | .243 (-8%) | .278 (-2%) | .327 (-20%) | .606 (-12%) | -519.2 |
| 1885 | DTN | NL | 14 | 55 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 11 | .182 | .244 (-25%) | .287 (-37%) | .325 (-22%) | .613 (-29%) | -234.4 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 97 | 362 | 50 | 71 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 26 | 0 | 23 | 47 | .196 | — | — | — | — | -1,273 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 80 |
| Shortstop | 17 |
Chub Collins: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 1, 1884 and the final game on July 11, 1885, Chub Collins built the record summarized on this page. Collins played for the Buffalo Bisons (1884), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884), and the Detroit Wolverines (1885). Born on October 12, 1857, in Dundas, ON, CAN, Collins is listed as a second baseman and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Collins's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Collins died on May 20, 1914, in Dundas, ON, CAN. The given name on file is Charles Augustine Collins.
In 97 games and 362 at bats, Collins batted .196 with 71 hits, plus 26 RBI. Collins's career OPS of .482 combines a .244 on-base mark with .238 slugging. Over the seasons Collins played, league hitters batted .244; the .196 career figure is 19.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .482 to a league .609, 20.9% below average. No season topped the 31 hits of 1884. Collins drove in a season-high 20 runs in 1884. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .225 in 1884, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chub Collins
- What years did Chub Collins play?
- Chub Collins played in Major League Baseball from 1884 to 1885.
- Was Chub Collins a pitcher?
- No. Chub Collins was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chub Collins hit?
- Chub Collins hit 0 career home runs with 71 hits.
- What teams did Chub Collins play for?
- Chub Collins played for 3 teams: the Buffalo Bisons (1884), the Indianapolis Hoosiers (1884), and the Detroit Wolverines (1885).
- What were Chub Collins's career stats?
- In 97 games, Chub Collins had 71 hits, 26 RBI, and 50 runs, with a .196 batting average.
- What position did Chub Collins play?
- Chub Collins played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chub Collins and how much did he weigh?
- Chub Collins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Chub Collins's career batting average?
- Chub Collins batted .196 over his career, with 71 hits in 362 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chub Collins have?
- Chub Collins drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Chub Collins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chub Collins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.