Dave Collins

David S. Collins (born October 20, 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1990. Collins was drafted in the 1st round of the 1972 draft out of Mesa Community College by the California Angels. He made his professional debut with the Angels Rookie ball team in Idaho Falls and moved up through the Angels farm systems with stops in Single-A Quad City and Salinas, Double-A El Paso and Triple-A Sal... more

David S. Collins (born October 20, 1952 in Rapid City, South Dakota) is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball from 1975 to 1990. Collins was drafted in the 1st round of the 1972 draft out of Mesa Community College by the California Angels. He made his professional debut with the Angels Rookie ball team in Idaho Falls and moved up through the Angels farm systems with stops in Single-A Quad City and Salinas, Double-A El Paso and Triple-A Salt Lake City. Was dubbed "fastest white man in baseball" after his 9.6 speed at the 100 yard dash and high stolen base totals. He made his major league debut for the Angels on June 7, 1975, playing left field and batting leadoff, against the Milwaukee Brewers. He recorded his first career hit the following day against Brewers pitcher Tom Murphy. After two seasons as a utility player/reserve outfielder with the Angels, the Seattle Mariners picked him with the 14th pick in the expansion draft in 1976. He became the very first batter to step up to... less