Colin Porter
Born: 11/23/1975 in Tucson, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-05-30 | Final Game: 2004-05-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Colin Frederick Porter
Biography
Colin Porter, born in 1975, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during the early 2000s. His career spanned from 2003 until his last game on May 30, 2004, showcasing his talent in a total of 47 games. Porter recorded 17 hits, including one home run, and drove in two runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .254. He also demonstrated his speed on the bases with one stolen base.
While Porter's time in the majors was relatively brief, he contributed to a period characterized by the emergence of power hitters and evolving playing styles in baseball. His ability to make contact and utilize his speed marked him as a versatile player during a competitive era. Though his career statistics may not reflect the longer tenures of some contemporaries, Porter's journey through the sport remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.254 | 0.265 | 0.313 | 0.578 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 24 | 32 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 23 | 35 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.314 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 28 | 11 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | OF | 14 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | OF | 14 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by 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 |