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Athletics Franchise · 1907–1908

Jimmy Collins

Third Base2 seasons1907–1908

Biography

Jimmy Collins was a Major League Baseball third baseman, born January 16, 1870 in Buffalo, NY. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 9" and 178 pounds, Jimmy Collins debuted on April 19, 1895 and last played on August 29, 1908.

Over 1726 major-league games, Jimmy Collins batted .294 with 1999 hits, 65 home runs, and 983 RBI in 6795 at-bats.

Every one of Jimmy's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

January 16, 1870

Birthplace

Buffalo, NY

Position

Third Base

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 9", 178 lb

MLB Debut

April 19, 1895

Final Game

August 29, 1908

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1726 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1726	6795	1055	1999	352	116	65	983	426	32	.294	.343	.409	.752

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1895	Boston Beaneaters	11	38	8	1	8	.211
1895	Louisville Colonels	96	373	104	6	49	.279
1895	?	107	411	112	7	57	.273
1896	Boston Beaneaters	84	304	90	1	46	.296
1897	Boston Beaneaters	134	529	183	6	132	.346
1898	Boston Beaneaters	152	597	196	15	111	.328
1899	Boston Beaneaters	151	599	166	5	92	.277
1900	Boston Beaneaters	142	586	178	6	95	.304
1901	Boston Americans	138	564	187	6	94	.332
1902	Boston Americans	108	429	138	6	61	.322
1903	Boston Americans	130	540	160	5	72	.296
1904	Boston Americans	156	631	171	3	67	.271
1905	Boston Americans	131	508	140	4	65	.276
1906	Boston Americans	38	142	39	1	16	.275
1907	Boston Red Sox	41	158	46	0	10	.291
1907	Philadelphia Athletics	99	364	99	0	35	.272
1907	?	140	522	145	0	45	.278
1908	Philadelphia Athletics	115	433	94	0	30	.217

Season-by-Season

1908Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base 1907Philadelphia AthleticsThird Base

With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Jimmy Collins appears across the 1907 and 1908 seasons (Philadelphia Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Jimmy Collins played 214 games with 193 hits and 65 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Jimmy Collins.

Harry Davis Eddie Plank Eddie Collins Sr.Chief Bender Danny Murphy Rube Oldring Topsy Hartsel Doc Powers

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Jimmy Collins play?

Jimmy Collins was a third baseman who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Jimmy Collins play for the Athletics?

Jimmy Collins appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1907 and 1908.

Where was Jimmy Collins born?

Jimmy Collins was born on January 16, 1870 in Buffalo, NY.

What were Jimmy Collins's MLB career stats?

Over 1726 MLB games, Jimmy Collins hit .294 with 1999 hits, 65 home runs, and 983 RBI.

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