"Corey is first an outstanding young man, a very good student, and has a very good upside with his abilities and potential as a pitcher. He pitches much like he conducts his personal life - he quietly goes about his business with command and competiveness. He is able to spot up very well and has the ability to miss the barrel more often than not with his unusual sinking fastball, breaking pitch, and change. When he got to Seward County he was 6’5” and maybe weighed 175 and sat on about 82-83 mph. This year he is 6’6” and 210 and sits on 86-87. In another year and with his work ethic and build, I predict him to make another jump and pitch at 88-90+. Corey Collins is a good investment."

Career Highlights

Junior College
Sophomore (2009): Collins appeared in 14 games, posting a 9-3 record to go along with a 2.59 ERA in 75.2 innings. He completed six of his twelve starts. He struck out 58 while walking 19. Teams hit .257 against him. He threw a little over 14 pitches per inning.

Freshman (2008): Collins appeared in 14 games for the Saints in 2008 posting a 1-3 record and a 4.79 ERA in 35 2/3 innings of work. He struck out 25 and walked 14.

High School:
Collins was a two year varsity player at Chatfield H.S. for Coach Mike Yansak. Collins was named a Jefferson County Second Team All-Conference selection and Honorable Mention All-State pick following his senior year. In 2007, Collins pitched 40 innings and tallied a 2.55 earned run average with 43 strikeouts. Collins led Chatfield H.S. to a 13-7 overall record his senior year, placing second in the Jefferson County Conference. Collins was also a two year varsity basketball player at Chatfield where he was a Second Team All-Conference selection. Collins led the Chatfield basketball team to two Jefferson County league titles in 2005-2006 and 2006-2007. Collins was a two-time Chatfield H.S. Athlete of the Year and a four-time Honor Roll student. In addition, Collins’ brother, Matt, played baseball at the University of Northern Colorado (NCAA D-I) with current SCCC Sports Informa tion Director Roy Allen.

Parents Lois & Pat Collins