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50. Ripper Collins

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50. Ripper Collins
  1. General
  2. Awards
  3. Career Stats
  • Born: March 30, 1904 in Altoona, PA USA
  • Weight: 165 lbs.
  • Height: 5'9"
  • Bats: B
  • Throws: L
  • Debut: April 18, 1931
  • Final Game: September 28, 1941
  • MVP - 1932
  • MVP - 1934
  • MVP - 1935
 
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We return back to the Cardinals’ famed Gashouse Gang where we have Ripper Collins who was a rookie in their World Series Championship win in 1931.  He would become a starter the season after and he would be a quick fan favorite with his nickname of Ripper and his power despite having a small frame.  Collins would have his best season in 1934 (where he also helped the Cards win the World Series where he was the National League leader in Home Runs (35), Slugging Percentage (.615) and OPS (1.008) with a sixth place finish in MVP voting.  He was named an All Star the next two seasons and would be traded to he Chicago Cubs after the 1936 season.

The Bullet Points

  • Position: First Base, Outfield
  • Acquired: Signed prior to the 1931 Season.
  • Departed:

    Traded to the Chicago Cubs with Roy Parmalee for Lou Warneke 10/8/36.
  • Games Played: 777
  • Notable Statistics: 455 Runs Scored
    852 Hits
    165 Doubles
    50 Triples
    106 Home Runs
    516 Runs Batted In
    15 Stolen Bases
    .307/.370/.517 Slash Line
    19.2 bWAR

    9 Playoff Games
    4 Runs Scored
    11 Hits
    1 Double
    0 Triples
    0 Home Runs
    3 Runs Batted In
    0 Stolen Bases
    .344/.364/.375 Slash Line
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    World Series Champion (1931 & 1934)
    All-Star (1935 & 1936)
    Most Home Runs (1934)
    Highest Slugging Percentage (1934)
    Highest OPS (1934)
    Most Total Bases (1934)
    Most Assists by a First Baseman (1934)
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