Shano Collins
Born: 12/4/1885 in Charlestown, MA, USA
Died: 9/10/1955 in Newton, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-04-21 | Final Game: 1925-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: John Francis Collins
Biography
Shano Collins was a versatile position player who made significant contributions to Major League Baseball during his career from 1910 to 1925. Born in 1885, Collins played in 1,799 games, where he accumulated 1,687 hits, including 22 home runs and 709 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .264. His ability to steal bases was notable, as he successfully swiped 225 bags throughout his career, showcasing his speed and agility on the field.
Collins was known for his all-around skills and played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating through the deadball era and into the more offensive-minded 1920s. His impact was felt not only in his offensive production but also in his defensive capabilities, as he was utilized in various positions, demonstrating his adaptability. Collins's legacy is marked by his consistent performance and ability to contribute to his teams, making him a respected figure in the history of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1799 | 6390 | 747 | 1687 | 310 | 133 | 22 | 709 | 225 | 331 | 463 | 0.264 | 0.306 | 0.364 | 0.671 | -4597.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHW | AL | 97 | 315 | 29 | 62 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 24 | 10 | 25 | 58 | 0.197 | -924.3 |
| 1911 | CHW | AL | 106 | 370 | 48 | 97 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 48 | 14 | 20 | 0 | 0.262 | -6.1 |
| 1912 | CHW | AL | 153 | 579 | 75 | 168 | 34 | 10 | 2 | 81 | 26 | 29 | 0 | 0.290 | 258.8 |
| 1913 | CHW | AL | 148 | 535 | 53 | 128 | 26 | 9 | 1 | 47 | 22 | 32 | 60 | 0.239 | -1047.5 |
| 1914 | CHW | AL | 154 | 598 | 61 | 164 | 34 | 9 | 3 | 65 | 30 | 27 | 49 | 0.274 | 275.9 |
| 1915 | CHW | AL | 153 | 576 | 73 | 148 | 24 | 17 | 2 | 85 | 38 | 28 | 50 | 0.257 | -24.8 |
| 1916 | CHW | AL | 143 | 527 | 74 | 128 | 28 | 12 | 0 | 42 | 16 | 59 | 51 | 0.243 | 399.4 |
| 1917 | CHW | AL | 82 | 252 | 38 | 59 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 27 | 0.234 | -385.9 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 103 | 365 | 30 | 100 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 56 | 7 | 17 | 19 | 0.274 | 389.0 |
| 1919 | CHW | AL | 63 | 179 | 21 | 50 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0.279 | 18.8 |
| 1920 | CHW | AL | 133 | 495 | 70 | 150 | 21 | 10 | 1 | 63 | 12 | 23 | 24 | 0.303 | 238.2 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 141 | 542 | 63 | 155 | 29 | 12 | 4 | 69 | 15 | 18 | 38 | 0.286 | -650.4 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 135 | 472 | 33 | 128 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 52 | 7 | 7 | 30 | 0.271 | -1477.4 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 97 | 342 | 41 | 79 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 18 | 7 | 11 | 29 | 0.231 | -1697.2 |
| 1924 | BOS | AL | 89 | 240 | 37 | 70 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 28 | 4 | 18 | 17 | 0.292 | 36.2 |
| 1925 | BOS | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 37 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.270 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS | CHA | 4 | 16 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 |
| 1917 | WS | CHA | 6 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.286 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 368 | 26 | 3514 | 235 | 72 | 188 |
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 1343 | 57 | 2442 | 177 | 103 | 43 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | CHA | 1B | 28 | 26 | 255 | 19 | 13 | 11 |
| 1910 | CHA | OF | 66 | 57 | 101 | 11 | 6 | 6 |
| 1911 | CHA | 1B | 98 | 0 | 878 | 72 | 21 | 46 |
| 1911 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 1911 | CHA | OF | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | CHA | 1B | 46 | 0 | 455 | 35 | 4 | 24 |
| 1912 | CHA | OF | 105 | 0 | 177 | 11 | 6 | 0 |
| 1913 | CHA | OF | 147 | 0 | 244 | 19 | 14 | 3 |
| 1914 | CHA | OF | 154 | 0 | 268 | 21 | 9 | 5 |
| 1915 | CHA | 1B | 47 | 0 | 516 | 28 | 12 | 26 |
| 1915 | CHA | OF | 104 | 0 | 197 | 13 | 8 | 2 |
| 1916 | CHA | 1B | 4 | 0 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916 | CHA | OF | 137 | 0 | 238 | 20 | 11 | 6 |
| 1917 | CHA | OF | 73 | 0 | 125 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 1918 | CHA | 1B | 5 | 0 | 32 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1918 | CHA | OF | 93 | 0 | 230 | 20 | 7 | 1 |
| 1919 | CHA | 1B | 8 | 0 | 76 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919 | CHA | OF | 46 | 0 | 82 | 7 | 4 | 5 |
| 1920 | CHA | 1B | 116 | 0 | 1146 | 63 | 15 | 69 |
| 1920 | CHA | OF | 13 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1921 | BOS | 1B | 3 | 0 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1921 | BOS | OF | 139 | 0 | 264 | 22 | 10 | 8 |
| 1922 | BOS | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | BOS | OF | 117 | 0 | 245 | 6 | 13 | 1 |
| 1923 | BOS | OF | 89 | 0 | 164 | 17 | 9 | 2 |
| 1924 | BOS | 1B | 12 | 0 | 98 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
| 1924 | BOS | OF | 56 | 0 | 85 | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 1925 | BOS | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 370 |
| Second Base | 5 |
| Left Field | 131 |
| Center Field | 297 |
| Right Field | 936 |