Colin Porter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2004)
Colin Porter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004 for the Houston Astros and the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .254 with 17 hits, 1 home runs, and 2 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-05-30
- Last Game
- 2004-05-23
Full name: Colin Frederick Porter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 67 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | .254 | .265 | .313 | .578 | 0 |
Career AVG .254 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .265 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.
Career SLG .313 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 23.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 24 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | 23 | 35 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .314 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 67 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 30 | .254 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | .263 |
| Away | 29 | 48 | 5 | 12 | 1 | 2 | .250 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-05-23 | STL | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-21 | STL | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-20 | STL | NYN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-18 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-16 | STL | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-14 | STL | MIA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-13 | STL | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2004-05-09 | STL | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004-05-07 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-05-06 | STL | PHI | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona | Tucson | AZ | 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 |
Colin Porter: the record in brief
Colin Porter played a first major league game on May 30, 2003 and a last one on May 23, 2004. By club, Porter's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (2003) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2004). Born on November 23, 1975, in Tucson, AZ, USA, Porter is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. Porter's full given name, per the bio, is Colin Frederick Porter.
Across 47 games at the plate, Porter's career line reads 17 hits in 67 at bats for a .254 average, along with 1 home run and 2 RBI. Porter got on base at a .265 rate and slugged .313 (.578 OPS). Porter hit .254 while the league hit .265 over the same span, a figure close to average. In OPS terms, Porter's .578 stands 23.8% below the league's .759. 2004 produced Porter's most hits, 11 of them for the St. Louis Cardinals. The best average in the busiest seasons was .314, in 2004.
Frequently Asked Questions about Colin Porter
- What years did Colin Porter play?
- Colin Porter played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2004.
- Was Colin Porter a pitcher?
- No. Colin Porter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Colin Porter hit?
- Colin Porter hit 1 career home run with 17 hits.
- What teams did Colin Porter play for?
- Colin Porter played for 2 teams: the Houston Astros (2003) and the St. Louis Cardinals (2004).
- What were Colin Porter's career stats?
- In 47 games, Colin Porter had 17 hits, 1 home runs, 2 RBI, 8 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .254 batting average.
- What position did Colin Porter play?
- Colin Porter played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Colin Porter and how much did he weigh?
- Colin Porter was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- How many home runs did Colin Porter hit each season?
- Colin Porter's home runs by season: 0 in 2003 and 1 in 2004. His most in one season was 1, in 2004.
- What was Colin Porter's career batting average?
- Colin Porter batted .254 over his career, with 17 hits in 67 at bats.
- How many RBI did Colin Porter have?
- Colin Porter drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Colin Porter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Colin Porter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.