Detroit Tigers: Breaking Down Tyler Collins’ Notable Career Splits

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Jul 29, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Detroit Tigers left fielder Tyler Collins (18) hits a three run home run in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports /

Pinch-Hitting Prowess

In 27 career plate appearances as a pinch hitter, Collins is a .333 hitter with a .346 on-base percentage, a .792 slugging percentage and a 1.138 OPS.

The high slugging percentage and OPS are in part due to the three home runs Collins has collected when entering the game as a substitute.

Late-Game Production

As the games wear on, Collins seems to thrive.

When batting in the seventh, eighth and ninth innings, the left-handed batter is a .294 hitter with a.513 slugging percentage and a .849 OPS.

As such, most of the player’s home runs have come against relief pitchers, and good ones at that.

Collins has taken Chris Devenski, David Robertson, Tony Barnette, Dan Otero and Luke Hochevar yard.

Strong Numbers Down the Stretch

Admittedly, Collins has seen the bulk of his Major League playing time later in seasons. However, that hasn’t stopped him from producing.

In 44 career games in the months of September and October, the outfielder is a .296 hitter with a .367 on-base percentage.

He has also turned in a .481 slugging percentage and a .848 OPS during the last two months of the season.

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Collins collected 19 RBI, 12 extra-base hits and 12 runs scored over the same span.

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