Zack Collins
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2019-2023)
Zack Collins was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2023 for 4 teams, including the Chicago White Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 152 career games, he hit .188 with 75 hits, 11 home runs, and 49 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 220 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2019-06-19
Full name: Zachary Allen Collins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 152 | 398 | 45 | 75 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 49 | 1 | 61 | 156 | .188 | .300 | .329 | .629 | -395 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career SLG .329 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OPS .629 vs. league average .732 across their career seasons — 14.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CHA | AL | 27 | 86 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 14 | 39 | .186 | .252 (-26%) | .322 (-5%) | .434 (-20%) | .757 (-13%) | -171.5 |
| 2020 | CHA | AL | 9 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .062 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | CHA | AL | 78 | 195 | 25 | 41 | 13 | 0 | 4 | 26 | 1 | 34 | 69 | .210 | .243 (-14%) | .317 (+4%) | .410 (-18%) | .727 (-8%) | -171.9 |
| 2022 | TOR | AL | 26 | 72 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 31 | .194 | .242 (-20%) | .311 (-15%) | .394 (+6%) | .706 (-3%) | -51.3 |
| 2022 | PIT | NL | 10 | 25 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 10 | .040 | — | — | — | — | -51.3 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 152 | 398 | 45 | 75 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 49 | 1 | 61 | 156 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -446 | ||
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 (152 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 187 | 20 | 35 | 3 | 19 | .187 |
| Away | 83 | 211 | 25 | 40 | 8 | 30 | .190 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-20 | CLE | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-08-18 | CLE | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2022-09-30 | PIT | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-27 | PIT | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022-09-26 | PIT | CIN | W | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-09-25 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-09-23 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022-09-22 | PIT | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2022-09-21 | PIT | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2022-09-18 | PIT | NYN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 12 | 8 | 46 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| C | 100 | 76 | 785 | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | CHA | C | 10 | 10 | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | CHA | C | 2 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | CHA | C | 73 | 55 | 611 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | TOR | C | 11 | 7 | 64 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | PIT | 1B | 8 | 7 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 5 |
| 2022 | PIT | C | 2 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | CLE | C | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 100 |
| First Base | 12 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
Zack Collins: the record in brief
The bio dates Zack Collins's major league debut to June 19, 2019. Club by club, the record runs the Chicago White Sox (2019 to 2021), the Toronto Blue Jays (2022), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2022), and the Cleveland Guardians (2023). At 6-foot-3 and 220 pounds, Collins is listed as a catcher. Collins hit left-handed while throwing right-handed, per the bio block. Collins was born on February 6, 1995, in Pembroke Pines, FL, USA. The given name on file is Zachary Allen Collins.
The batting record for Collins: 152 games, 75 hits in 398 at bats, and a .188 average; the totals also include 11 homers and 49 runs batted in. Collins got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .329 (.629 OPS). Collins's .188 average ran 23.6% below the .247 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .629 to a league .732, 14.1% below average. The highest hit total in a season was 41, in 2021. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .210 in 2021, did not top the league's .243.
Frequently Asked Questions about Zack Collins
- What years did Zack Collins play?
- Zack Collins played in Major League Baseball from 2019 to 2023.
- Was Zack Collins a pitcher?
- No. Zack Collins was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Zack Collins hit?
- Zack Collins hit 11 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What teams did Zack Collins play for?
- Zack Collins played for 4 teams: the Chicago White Sox (2019–2021), the Toronto Blue Jays (2022), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2022), and the Cleveland Guardians (2023).
- What were Zack Collins's career stats?
- In 152 games, Zack Collins had 75 hits, 11 home runs, 49 RBI, 45 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .188 batting average.
- What position did Zack Collins play?
- Zack Collins played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Zack Collins and how much did he weigh?
- Zack Collins was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 220 pounds.
- How many home runs did Zack Collins hit each season?
- Zack Collins's home runs by season: 3 in 2019, 0 in 2020, 4 in 2021, 4 in 2022, and 0 in 2023. His most in one season was 4, in 2021 and 2022.
- What was Zack Collins's career batting average?
- Zack Collins batted .188 over his career, with 75 hits in 398 at bats.
- How many RBI did Zack Collins have?
- Zack Collins drove in 49 runs in his career.
- Is Zack Collins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Zack Collins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.