Collins played for the Omaha Omahogs in the Western Association during the first half of the 1890 season. When he signed with Omaha, the "Sporting Life" wrote that he was "a wonder on the bag and a fine fielder," but required "a little more control of temper." He was released by Omaha in July 1890, and in September 1890, he was playing with a team in his hometown of Dundas, Ontario, with three other former major league players (Fred Wood, Pete Wood, and John Rainey).