Bobby Mitchell

Born: 10/22/1943 in Norristown, PA, USA

Died: 9/29/2019 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-07-05 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Vance Mitchell

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Biography

Bobby Mitchell was a professional baseball player born in 1943, who played in the Major Leagues from 1970 until 1975. Known for his versatility as a position player, Mitchell appeared in a total of 273 games throughout his career. He finished with 143 hits, including 21 home runs and 91 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .235. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 14 stolen bases during his time in the league. Mitchell's career unfolded during an era marked by significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a period increasingly defined by power hitting and offensive production. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were notable, and he remained a respected figure in baseball circles. After concluding his playing career in 1975, Bobby Mitchell left a legacy as a dedicated athlete who navigated the challenges of a dynamic and evolving sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
273	609	86	143	29	6	21	91	14	56	168	0.235	0.299	0.406	0.705	-9.5

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.705 vs. league average 0.698 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1970	NYY	AL	10	22	1	5	2	0	0	4	0	2	3	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	ATL	AL	35	55	7	10	1	1	2	6	0	6	18	0.182	.249 (-27%)	.316 (-17%)	.365 (-5%)	.682 (-11%)	-106.2
1973	ATL	AL	47	130	12	29	6	0	5	20	4	5	32	0.223	.256 (-13%)	.325 (-23%)	.378 (+2%)	.703 (-10%)	-274.0
1974	ATL	AL	88	173	27	42	6	2	5	20	7	18	46	0.243	.256 (-5%)	.324 (-3%)	.369 (+5%)	.693 (+1%)	14.0
1975	ATL	AL	93	229	39	57	14	3	9	41	3	25	69	0.249	.257 (-3%)	.327 (-2%)	.374 (+21%)	.701 (+10%)	356.7