Career Summary
Joe Collins played first baseman for the New York Yankees from 1948-1957. Over 10 seasons, he appeared in 926 games, batting .256 with 87 home runs and 343 RBI. He also appeared in 36 postseason games.
Season-by-Season Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .200 | .200 | .400 | .600 |
| 1949 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | .100 | .438 | .100 | .538 |
| 1950 | 110 | 212 | 47 | 49 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 28 | 31 | 35 | 5 | .231 | .329 | .410 | .739 |
| 1951 | 127 | 267 | 53 | 75 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 48 | 36 | 25 | 9 | .281 | .366 | .449 | .815 |
| 1952 | 123 | 433 | 71 | 123 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 61 | 55 | 48 | 4 | .284 | .366 | .490 | .856 |
| 1953 | 130 | 400 | 75 | 109 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 45 | 60 | 37 | 2 | .273 | .367 | .443 | .810 |
| 1954 | 135 | 358 | 71 | 96 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 53 | 57 | 40 | 3 | .268 | .369 | .441 | .810 |
| 1955 | 107 | 284 | 41 | 67 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 47 | 44 | 33 | 0 | .236 | .339 | .415 | .754 |
| 1956 | 102 | 269 | 38 | 61 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 44 | 34 | 34 | 3 | .227 | .313 | .346 | .659 |
| 1957 | 80 | 150 | 18 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 25 | 19 | 2 | .200 | .313 | .247 | .560 |
| Career | 926 | 2388 | 416 | 612 | 80 | 26 | 87 | 343 | 348 | 274 | 28 | .256 | .351 | .421 | .772 |
Postseason
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 1 | 0 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| 1951 | 6 | 18 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .222 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1952 | 6 | 12 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1953 | 6 | 24 | -- | 4 | -- | -- | 1 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1955 | 5 | 12 | -- | 2 | -- | -- | 2 | 3 | -- | -- | -- | .167 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1956 | 6 | 21 | -- | 5 | -- | -- | 0 | 2 | -- | -- | -- | .238 | -- | -- | -- |
| 1957 | 6 | 5 | -- | 0 | -- | -- | 0 | 0 | -- | -- | -- | .000 | -- | -- | -- |
| Career | 36 | 92 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .163 | .163 | .293 | .457 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Joe Collins play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Joe Collins appeared in 36 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Joe Collins didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Joe Collins's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Joe Collins born?
Joe Collins was born in Scranton, PA, USA. Joe Collins went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1948-1957, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Joe Collins's career stats with the Yankees?
Joe Collins compiled a .256 batting average, 87 home runs, 343 RBI, and 612 hits across 926 games for the New York Yankees. Joe Collins's offensive production with the Yankees covered the 1948-1957 seasons.