Isaac Collins is a switch-hitting outfielder born in Maple Grove, Minnesota, who made his MLB debut with the Milwaukee Brewers on September 8, 2024. Now 29 and suiting up for the Kansas City Royals, Collins has quietly turned a rough introduction to the big leagues into a legitimate career.
Quick Facts
- Full name: Isaac Collins
- Position: Outfielder
- Team: Kansas City Royals
- Number: 1
- Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
- Height / Weight: 5’8″ / 187 lbs
- Born: July 22, 1997 — Maple Grove, Minnesota 🇺🇸
- MLB Debut: September 8, 2024
Background
Collins grew up in Maple Grove, Minnesota, and spent several years grinding through the minor leagues before getting his shot. The thing that always set him apart: the ability to hit from both sides of the plate — a skill that’s genuinely rare at the outfield position and a big part of why he got a big-league opportunity.
His debut wasn’t pretty. In his first MLB appearances in 2024, Collins hit just .118 with an OPS of .329 — the kind of numbers that make you wonder if the adjustment is just too steep. It wasn’t.
Professional Career
Collins answered every doubt in 2025. In a full season with the Brewers, he batted .263 with 9 home runs, 54 RBI, and an OPS of .779, while also stealing 16 bases. That’s not a fluke line — that’s a player who figured things out and ran with it.
In 2026, Collins was dealt to the Kansas City Royals, where he’s currently playing left field. His numbers this season sit at .233 AVG, 6 HR, 35 RBI, 40 runs scored, and 6 stolen bases — a step back from his 2025 peak, but still a productive, versatile contributor.
Career Stats
- 2024 — Milwaukee Brewers: .118 AVG | 0 HR | 0 RBI | OPS .329 | 1 SB
- 2025 — Milwaukee Brewers: .263 AVG | 9 HR | 54 RBI | OPS .779 | 16 SB
- 2026 — Kansas City Royals: .233 AVG | 6 HR | 35 RBI | 40 R | OPS .691 | 6 SB
Awards & Recognition
Collins hasn’t picked up any individual hardware — no Gold Gloves, no Silver Sluggers, no MVP votes. His career is still being written, and his numbers, while much improved, haven’t yet put him among the position’s elite. But he’s building something real.
Worth Knowing
Collins is one of a small handful of outfielders in MLB who can genuinely switch-hit at this level. It’s what got him to the show — but his real value has come from his defense and baserunning rather than the power numbers some expected from a versatile bat. He’s a glue guy who earns his roster spot in ways that don’t always show up in the box score.
