MARCH 26, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
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Shows improvement at plate Collins altered his plate approach and is more aggressive earlier in counts which has produced a 1.039 spring OPS , Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Collins has a reputation for an impeccable eye, but his less-than-aggressive approach hasn't worked in MLB, where pitchers can get a young hitter out no matter what the count. In a small sample size, Collins is slashing .391/.517/.522 this spring and pushing Jonathan Lucroy to be the top backup catcher. "I've been swinging a lot more often," he said. "Still taking my walks, but it's me striking out a lot less, which is why I think you see the average a lot higher, the OPS higher." His work with the bat is one thing, but Collins needs to improve defensively as well. That's been happening under the tutelage of Yasmani Grandal, but the White Sox, who expect to go deep into the postseason, may prefer the established Lucroy as the top backup. The left-handed hitting Collins could still make the Opening Day roster as a third catcher that can also fill in at first base and DH.
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Starting Sunday Collins will line up behind the plate for Sunday's spring opener against the Brewers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Yasmani Grandal (knee) is slowed by inflammation and will not appear in the first two Cactus League games. Non-roster invitee Jonathan Lucroy appears to have the edge as the backup to Grandal, so it looks like manager Tony La Russa is evaluating Collins and Yermin Mercedes, who will catch Monday's contest.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Challenged by Lucroy Collins will be challenged for the backup catching job with the addition of Jonathan Lucroy, Scot Gregor of the Daily Herald reports.
Impact With the White Sox building toward a deeper playoff run, manager Tony La Russa may prefer the veteran Lucroy over Collins, who has yet to establish himself behind the plate. He may still be part of the 26-man roster as a third catcher and DH if prospect Andrew Vaughn opens the season in the minors.
FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
AP source: White Sox, C Lucroy agree to minor league deal
The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy, giving them another option behind Yasmani GrandalFEBRUARY 5, 2021 • Associated Press
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Optioned to alternate site Collins was optioned to the alternate training site Friday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Playing time has been hard to come by for Collins, as he is essentially a designated hitter on a team with a healthy everyday designated hitter (Edwin Encarnacion). Nick Madrigal was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Knocks first hit Collins went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored in Wednesday's 5-3 win over Detroit.
Impact Collins' fifth-inning double was his first hit of the season. He got the start at catcher with Yasmani Grandal (back) on the shelf for a few days. Grandal is not expected back before the weekend, so Collins could get a few more opportunities in the coming days. The catcher is now 1-for-16 overall.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Makes second straight start Collins started at designated hitter and went 0-for-3 in Friday's 2-0 win over Cleveland.
Impact Collins, who is still looking for his first hit of 2020, found himself in the lineup for a second straight game as as a replacement for the injured Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder). White Sox manager Rick Renteria is hoping Encarnacion, who took dry swings Friday, can elevate to normal work Saturday. That suggests Collins' window of opportunity will close soon. Prior to his two-game run in the starting lineup, Collins had just nine plate appearances.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Replaces injured Encarnacion Collins replaced an injured Edwin Encarnacion (shoulder) in Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Brewers. He went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts.
Impact It's unclear how Encarnacion injured the shoulder; he required medical attention after beating out an infield single in the fourth inning. Collins, who entered as a replacement at designated hitter, will be part of the mix to get at-bats if Encarnacion misses time. Thus far in 2020, Collins is hitless in eight plate appearances.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Santana homers as Indians complete sweep, 5-3 over White Sox
Carlos Santana hit a three-run homer and Oscar Mercado had a two-run single as the Cleveland Indians beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3 to complete a doubleheader sweepJULY 28, 2020 • Associated Press
Sitting nightcap Encarnacion isn't in the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader at Cleveland.
Impact Encarnacion served as the designated hitter for the matinee and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Zack Collins will bat fifth as the DH for Game 2 of the twin bill.
JULY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox option catchers Zack Collins and Yermin Mercedes and pitcher Jose Ruiz to Triple-A Charlotte in procedural roster moves Catchers Zack Collins and Yermin Mercedes were among the options for the 26th spot on the White Sox roster.
MARCH 16, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Collins, Duvall post wins for RedStorm men at RSC Championships - Gallipolis Daily Tribune TIFFIN, Ohio — Zack Collins and Daulton Duvall accounted for wins individually and Collins was the recipient of a major award in leading the...
FEBRUARY 11, 2020 • MYDAILYTRIBUNE.COM
