Orth Collins
Born: 4/27/1880 in Lafayette, IN, USA
Died: 12/13/1949 in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1904-06-01 | Final Game: 1909-07-27
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 150 lbs
Full name: Orth Stein Collins
Biography
Orth Collins was a professional baseball player born in 1880, who played in the Major Leagues from 1904 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Collins had a brief career that spanned six seasons, during which he appeared in 13 games. Over his time in the league, he recorded 6 hits and drove in 1 run, finishing with a batting average of .25. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Collins contributed to his teams with a solid presence during an era characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies.
Collins played during a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. His contributions, though limited in statistics, were part of the larger narrative of early 20th-century baseball, where every player's role, even those with fewer appearances, shaped the foundation of the sport. After his playing career concluded on July 27, 1909, Collins remained a part of baseball history, representing the dedication and spirit of early baseball players who contributed to the growth of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 24 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0.250 | 0.280 | 0.375 | 0.655 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | NYY | AL | 5 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 8 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 7 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1904 | NYA | OF | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1909 | WS1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 2 |