Eddie Collins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1939-1942)
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 11/2/2000 in Jennersville, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1939-07-04
- Last Game
- 1942-05-26
Full name: Edward Trowbridge Collins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 132 | 274 | 41 | 66 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 29 | .241 | .302 | .296 | .598 | -496 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career OBP .302 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 9.2% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .598 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | AL | 32 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | .238 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHA | AL | 80 | 219 | 29 | 53 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 20 | 24 | .242 | .262 (-8%) | .332 (-8%) | .373 (-20%) | .705 (-15%) | -496.3 |
| 1942 | PHA | AL | 20 | 34 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 132 | 274 | 41 | 66 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 24 | 29 | .241 | — | — | — | — | -496 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (132 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 75 | 161 | 29 | 47 | 0 | 7 | .292 |
| Away | 57 | 113 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 8 | .168 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942-05-26 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-25 | PHA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-18 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-14 | PHA | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1942-05-13 | PHA | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-08 | PHA | BOS | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-04 | PHA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-05-03 | PHA | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-28 | PHA | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942-04-25 | PHA | MIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OF | 65 | 0 | 137 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | PHA | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1939 | PHA | OF | 6 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHA | OF | 50 | 0 | 119 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
| 1942 | PHA | OF | 9 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 6 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 51 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University | New Haven | CT | 1937, 1938, 1939 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Eddie Collins
- What years did Eddie Collins play?
- Eddie Collins played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1942.
- Was Eddie Collins a pitcher?
- No. Eddie Collins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Eddie Collins hit?
- Eddie Collins hit 0 career home runs with 66 hits.