Joe Collins served as a left-handed hitting first baseman for the Yankees from 1948-1957. Over 10 seasons and 926 games, he compiled a .256/.351/.421/.772 slash line with 87 home runs. He appeared in 36 postseason games, batting .163 with 4 home runs.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
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.