Cal Mitchell, baseball player, 2022

Cal Mitchell

Born: 3/8/1999 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2022-05-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Calvin Mitchell

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Biography

Cal Mitchell, born in 1999, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from May 24, 2022, to October 5, 2022. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 71 games, showcasing his abilities primarily with the bat. Mitchell recorded 48 hits, including 5 home runs, and drove in 17 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .222. He also displayed speed on the bases, contributing 3 stolen bases to his overall statistics. Mitchell's playing style reflected the modern era of baseball, characterized by a focus on power and versatility. Despite his limited time in the majors, he represented a younger generation of players eager to make their mark in a game increasingly defined by analytics and performance metrics. His short stint in MLB illustrated the challenges faced by many young athletes as they navigate the competitive landscape of professional baseball. Although his career was brief, Cal Mitchell's journey through the sport highlighted the potential for future contributions to the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 216 21 48 11 0 5 17 3 19 53 0.222 0.284 0.343 0.626 -386.8

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .343 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.626 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 13.0% 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
2022 PIT NL 69 212 21 48 11 0 5 17 3 18 52 0.226 .242 (-7%) .311 (-8%) .394 (-12%) .706 (-10%) -386.8
2023 PIT NL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 55 51 86 1 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2022 PIT OF 54 50 86 1 2 1
2023 PIT OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 55
Designated Hitter 11