Bobby Mitchell

Born: 4/7/1955 in Salt Lake City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-01 | Final Game: 1983-09-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Robert Van Mitchell

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Biography

Bobby Mitchell, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made significant contributions during his career from 1980 to 1983. As a position player, he appeared in 202 games, where he showcased his versatility and skill on the field. Throughout his tenure, Mitchell recorded 150 hits, including 3 home runs and 43 RBIs, culminating in a career batting average of .243. He also displayed his speed on the bases, stealing 9 bases during his time in the league. Mitchell played in an era marked by evolving offensive strategies and increasing emphasis on athleticism, characteristics that defined his style of play. Although his career was relatively brief, his presence in the game during the early 1980s contributed to the dynamic nature of Major League Baseball, as teams began to place greater value on speed and versatility. His contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of baseball history, reflecting the diverse talents that have graced the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	617	75	150	15	8	3	43	9	84	78	0.243	0.336	0.308	0.644	-781.2

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career OBP .336 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .308 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 20.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.644 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 9.2% below 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
1980	LAD	NL	9	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	LAD	NL	10	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	4	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	MIN	AL	124	454	48	113	11	6	2	28	8	54	53	0.249	.261 (-5%)	.324 (+2%)	.388 (-20%)	.712 (-10%)	-680.2
1983	MIN	AL	59	152	26	35	4	2	1	15	1	28	21	0.230	.260 (-12%)	.324 (+9%)	.389 (-22%)	.714 (-8%)	-101.0