Melvin Collins
Melvin Thomas Collins "Mink"
Born: July 17, 1932
Primary Position: Shortstop
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 162
Career: 1951-1958
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Melvin Collins compiled a career batting average of .264 with 19 home runs and 81 RBI in his 879-game career with the Franklin Kildees, Muskogee Giants, Danville Leafs, Johnstown Johnnies, Springfield Giants and Dallas Eagles. He began playing during the 1951 season and last took the field during the 1958 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | D | VIRL5 | Franklin Kildees | 98 | 369 | 369 | 97 | 7 | 8 | 2 | .263 | .263 | .341 | .604 | 126 | |||||||||||
| 1952 | C | WA | Muskogee Giants | 139 | 508 | 508 | 128 | 13 | 12 | 1 | .252 | .252 | .331 | .583 | 168 | |||||||||||
| 1953 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | 125 | 466 | 466 | 104 | 19 | 5 | 1 | .223 | .223 | .292 | .515 | 136 | |||||||||||
| 1954 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | 129 | 598 | 499 | 79 | 141 | 26 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 14 | 85 | 30 | .283 | .386 | .381 | .766 | 190 | 0 | 12 | 2 | |||
| 1955 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | 132 | 496 | 496 | 151 | 26 | 4 | 0 | .304 | .304 | .373 | .677 | 185 | |||||||||||
| 1956 | A | EL | Johnstown Johnnies | 81 | 315 | 315 | 99 | 13 | 6 | 3 | .314 | .314 | .422 | .737 | 133 | |||||||||||
| 1957 | AA | TL | Dallas Eagles | 37 | 161 | 137 | 14 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 8 | .197 | .293 | .212 | .505 | 29 | 0 | 4 | 1 | ||
| 1957 | A | EL | Springfield Giants | 15 | 59 | 49 | 3 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | .204 | .322 | .245 | .567 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | |||
| 1958 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | 123 | 572 | 492 | 91 | 123 | 27 | 5 | 7 | 38 | 2 | 75 | 59 | .250 | .349 | .368 | .717 | 181 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Totals | 879 | 3544 | 3331 | 187 | 880 | 135 | 44 | 19 | 81 | 17 | 0 | 188 | 100 | .264 | .303 | .348 | .651 | 1160 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | SS | 124 | 229 | 419 | 35 | .949 | 5.226 | |
| 1954 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | SS | 129 | 208 | 419 | 30 | 85 | .954 | 4.860 |
| 1957 | AA | TL | Dallas Eagles | SS | 36 | 77 | 112 | 11 | 22 | .945 | 5.250 |
| 1958 | B | CARL | Danville Leafs | SS | 123 | 179 | 312 | 22 | 70 | .957 | 3.992 |
| Totals | 412 | 693 | 1262 | 98 | 177 | .952 | 4.745 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | D | Virginia League | Franklin Kildees | |||
| 1952 | C | Western Association | Muskogee Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1953 | B | Carolina League | Danville Leafs | NY1 | ||
| 1954 | B | Carolina League | Danville Leafs | NY1 | ||
| 1955 | B | Carolina League | Danville Leafs | NY1 | ||
| 1956 | A | Eastern League | Johnstown Johnnies | NY1 | ||
| 1957 | A | Eastern League | Springfield Giants | NY1 | ||
| 1957 | AA | Texas League | Dallas Eagles | NY1 | ||
| 1958 | B | Carolina League | Danville Leafs | SFN |
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