Gavin Collins Stats & Scouting Report

Full name Gavin Patrik Collins
Born 07/17/1995 in Newport Beach, CA
Profile Ht.: 5'10" / Wt.: 205 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School Mississippi State
Drafted in the 13th round (392nd overall) by the Cleveland Guardians in 2016 (signed for $100,000).

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Collins was hampered by hand injuries during his junior year at Mississippi State, but still helped the Bulldogs to the Southeastern Conference title and was drafted in the 13th round by the Indians. He got back to health in 2017 and broke out at the plate, raising his stature in the process. Collins has above-average power and does a good job of getting to it. He has good plate discipline, though his strikeout rate did jump after his midseason promotion to high Class A Lynchburg. Collins was the first Mississippi State player to earn SEC all-freshman honors as a catcher, but injuries have severely limited his time behind the plate in the last two years. The Indians have not ruled out him catching going forward, but it will be tough for him to do so in a regular role. He has an average arm and primarily played third base the last two seasons, and may end up at first base due to his below-average hands and athleticism. No matter where he ends up defensively, it will be up to Collins' bat to carry him through the minor leagues. Collins will advance to Double-A Akron in 2018 for his first taste of upper-level pitching.

Collins' stock took a hit this spring because an ankle injury limited him to mostly the outfield and third base this year, keeping scouts from getting looks at him behind the plate. In the past, he has flashed theability to be a solid receiver, and his fringy arm is accurate. The 6-foot-1, 195-pounder has a nice right-handed swing and a gap-to-gap approach, but his power potential is limited. Collins is likely to fulfill his commitment to Mississippi State.

Durham Bulls released 3B Gavin Collins.
3B Gavin Collins assigned to Durham Bulls.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent 3B Gavin Collins to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
3B Gavin Collins roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays.