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Eddie Collins


Eddie Collins, 2B

 

Career: 1906-1930, White Sox, A's
Fun fact: All-time leader in assists (7,630) by a second baseman


A member both of the A's famed "$100,000 Infield" and the 1919 Chicago "Black Sox" (he wasn't implicated in the fix), Collins hit .333 over his 25-year career.

Eighth all-time in stolen bases (741), 10th in hits (3,315) and 12th in both triples (187) and on-base percentage (.424). Over six World Series appearances, he hit .328 (and that counts his .226 with one RBI in 1919.)

Previous rank: 42

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