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Phillies Coach Who Last Pitched 6 Years Ago Attempts MLB Comeback: Report

Phillies Coach Who Last Pitched 6 Years Ago Attempts MLB Comeback: Report

Summary

Tim Collins, a minor league coach for the Philadelphia Phillies and a former MLB pitcher, is attempting a comeback to Major League Baseball. At 36 years old, Collins plans to showcase his skills to scouts in Florida. He last played in MLB in 2020 and has since been working as a pitching coach.

Key Facts

  • Tim Collins is a minor league pitching coach for the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Collins is 36 years old and last played competitively in 2020.
  • He will pitch for scouts at a pro day event in Florida.
  • Collins previously played for MLB teams like the Kansas City Royals, Washington Nationals, and Chicago Cubs.
  • Collins's MLB career included 275 appearances with a record of 12 wins, 17 losses, and a 3.60 ERA.
  • He was part of the Royals bullpen during their 2014 World Series run.
  • A surgery in 2015 and its complications kept him out of baseball for some time until 2018.
  • Collins opted out of the 2020 season and has been coaching since then.

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