Tim Collins (baseball)

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1⁄3innings pitched. Collins was rated as having the best curveball in the Blue Jays organization by Baseball America in 2010. [7] Collins was selected as the Toronto Blue Jays organization's Postseason Player of the Year by MLB.com. [8]

Atlanta Braves

On July 14, 2010, Collins was traded to the Atlanta Braves with Tyler Pastornicky and Alex González for shortstop, Yunel Escobar and pitcher, Jo-Jo Reyes. [9]

Kansas City Royals

On July 31, 2010, Collins was traded along with Jesse Chavez and Gregor Blanco for Rick Ankiel and Kyle Farnsworth. [10]

On March 31, 2011, Collins made his MLB debut against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, pitching one inning. He did not allow a run and struck out Torii Hunter for his first MLB strikeout. Three days later, he earned his first MLB victory by pitching three scoreless innings against the Angels in extra innings, striking out five. On August 14, 2012 he set the Royals single season strikeout record for a left handed reliever. Collins finished the 2012 season with 93 strikeouts, second place among all Major League left-handed relievers behind the Reds Aroldis Chapman. [11] Overall in 2012 Collins pitched 69+2⁄3 innings with an ERA of 3.36 and a record of 5–4. [11] On March 11, 2015, Collins underwent Tommy John surgery and was ruled out for the entire 2015 season. [12] [13] An MRI taken in March 2016 showed that the ligament graft performed during the operation was not successful, and another Tommy John surgery had to be performed. [14]

Washington Nationals

On December 13, 2016, Collins signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. [15] Collins elected free agency on November 6, 2017, becoming a free agent on November 18. [16] On December 15, 2017, Collins resigned a minor league deal with the Nationals. [17] The Nationals purchased his contract on May 21, 2018. He made his Nationals debut and first major-league appearance since 2014 on May 21, 2018, entering a game against the San Diego Padres at Nationals Park in the eighth inning and getting two strikeouts, giving up one hit but no runs. [18] [19]

Minnesota Twins

On February 6, 2019, Collins signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins that included an invitation to spring training. [20] He was released on March 22, 2019. [21]

Chicago Cubs

On March 24, 2019, Collins signed a major league contract with the Chicago Cubs. [22] Collins was designated for assignment by the Cubs on June 19, following the promotion of Adbert Alzolay. On July 23, the Cubs selected Collins' contract. Collins was designated again on July 26 following the acquisition of Derek Holland. He elected free agency on August 1.

Cincinnati Reds

On August 4, 2019, Collins signed a minor league deal with the Cincinnati Reds. He became a free agent following the 2019 season. [23]

Colorado Rockies

On February 5, 2020, Collins signed a minor league deal with the Colorado Rockies. On July 27, Collins announced he was opting out of the season due to the COVID-19 pandemic. He became a free agent on November 2, 2020.

Pitching style

Despite his small size, Collins garners good speed on his four-seam fastball (averaging 93–94 mph, tops out at 97 mph). He also features two effective off-speed pitches, a curveball at 74–77 mph and a changeup at 83–85 mph. The curve is his most common pitch when ahead in the count, and is a frequent offering with 2 strikes. His changeup is typically used earlier in the count and is mostly thrown to right-handed hitters. All three pitches have above-average whiff rates (including 51% for the changeup), [24] leading to a high strikeout rate.

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Tim Collins
201205025-0787a Tim Collins.jpg
Collins with the Kansas City Royals
Pitcher
Born: (1989-08-21) August 21, 1989 (age 32)
Worcester, Massachusetts
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
March 31, 2011, for the Kansas City Royals
Last MLB appearance
July 23, 2019, for the Chicago Cubs
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