Biography
Isaac Michael Collins (born July 22, 1997) is an American professional baseball infielder and outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Amateur career
A native of Maple Grove, Minnesota, Collins played college baseball at Creighton University. In 2018, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League.
Professional career
Colorado Rockies
Collins was drafted by the Colorado Rockies in the 9th round, with the 279th overall selection, of the 2019 Major League Baseball draft. He made his professional debut with the Low–A Boise Hawks, hitting .257 with 17 RBI over 37 games. Collins did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Collins returned to action in 2021 with the Single–A Fresno Grizzlies and High–A Spokane Indians. In 95 games split between the two affiliates, he accumulated a .308/.407/.475 batting line with nine home runs, 54 RBI, and 21 stolen bases. Collins spent the 2022 campaign with the Double–A Hartford Yard Goats, playing in 111 games and batting .221/.337/.347 with five home runs, 32 RBI, and 30 stolen bases.
Milwaukee Brewers
On December 7, 2022, Collins was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the minor league phase of the Rule 5 draft. He spent 2023 with the Double–A Biloxi Shuckers, and received a three–game cup of coffee with the Triple–A Nashville Sounds at the end of the season. In 93 games for Biloxi, Collins slashed .269/.424/.431 with 10 home runs, 44 RBI, and 29 stolen bases.
Collins began the 2024 season with Nashville, hitting .273/.386/.475 with career–highs in home runs (14) and RBI (76) over 113 games. On September 8, 2024, Collins was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time.