V.J. Collins '14 returned as a pitching coach for the Manhattanville baseball team in 2018 and complete his third season, fourth overall, in 2020 after spending the 2016 season in a similar role.
Collins signed a professional contract with the Tampa Bay Rays in July 2016 and made nine appearances with the GCL Rays of the Gulf Coast League that season, tossing 12.2 innings and earning one save. He invited to Tampa Bay's minor-league spring training in 2017 as well.
Collins first transitioned into the role of pitching coach after graduating from Manhattanville in May 2014, where he received his bachelor's degree in finance.
A two-year member of the Valiant baseball team, Collins compiled a 2-2 career record in 17 appearances on the mound. During his tenure with Manhattanville, Collins was a very solid relief pitcher, including an impressive eight scoreless innings in relief against top-ranked Misericordia in the 2014 MAC Freedom Tournament.
