Fred Mitchell

Born: 6/5/1878 in Cambridge, MA, USA

Died: 10/13/1970 in Newton, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-27 | Final Game: 1913-06-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederick Francis Mitchell

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Biography

Fred Mitchell was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1913. Born in 1878, Mitchell established himself during a period when baseball was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more dynamic style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 31 wins and 50 losses, with an earned run average of 4.1. He recorded a total of 216 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a starter and in relief roles. Mitchell's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a strong work ethic on the mound. Despite his overall record, he was known for his resilience and ability to navigate batters during a time when scoring was generally lower than in modern baseball. His contributions to the teams he played for helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, and he remains a noted figure in the annals of early 20th-century baseball history. Mitchell’s career spanned a time of significant change in the sport, and his experiences reflect the challenges and triumphs faced by players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
31	50	97	86	71	2	1	718.3	806	327	16	303	216	4.10	0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.03 across their career seasons — 35.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1901	BOS	AL	6	6	17	13	10	0	0	108.7	115	46	51	34	3.81	3.49 (-9%)	-2130.8
1902	BOS	AL	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	8	5	5	2	11.25	—	0.0
1902	PHA	AL	5	8	18	14	9	0	1	107.7	120	43	59	22	3.59	3.17 (-13%)	-3968.9
1903	PHI	NL	11	16	28	28	24	1	0	227.0	250	113	102	69	4.48	3.10 (-45%)	-5182.3
1904	PHI	NL	4	7	13	13	11	0	0	108.7	133	41	25	29	3.40	2.66 (-28%)	-1303.6
1904	BRO	NL	2	5	8	8	8	1	0	66.0	73	28	23	16	3.82	2.66 (-44%)	-764.4
1905	BRO	NL	3	7	12	10	9	0	0	96.3	107	51	38	44	4.76	2.82 (-69%)	-988.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
202	572	55	120	16	7	0	52	8	22	92	0.210	0.245	0.262	0.508	-1539.1

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .245 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .262 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.508 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 22.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1901	BOS	AL	20	44	5	7	0	2	4	0	2	12	0.159	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	BOS	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1902	PHA	AL	20	48	7	9	1	1	3	1	1	12	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0
1903	PHI	NL	29	95	11	19	4	0	10	0	0	17	0.200	.261 (-24%)	.316 (-37%)	.345 (-30%)	.662 (-33%)	-512.8
1904	PHI	NL	25	82	9	17	3	1	3	1	5	10	0.207	.246 (-16%)	.300 (-16%)	.321 (-17%)	.622 (-16%)	-203.4
1904	BRO	NL	8	24	3	7	1	1	6	0	1	2	0.292	—	—	—	—	-203.4
1905	BRO	NL	27	79	4	15	0	0	8	0	4	18	0.190	.248 (-23%)	.307 (-22%)	.322 (-41%)	.629 (-32%)	-363.4
1910	NYY	AL	68	196	16	45	7	2	18	6	9	19	0.230	.249 (-8%)	.317 (-14%)	.326 (-13%)	.644 (-13%)	-459.4
1913	BSN	NL	4	3	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	16	14	134	11	9	4
2B	2	0	0	1	1	0
3B	6	6	6	12	4	0
C	62	46	262	69	11	2
OF	3	0	0	0	0	0
P	97	31	33	230	28	12
SS	2	1	1	2	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1901	BOS	2B	2	0	0	1	1	0
1901	BOS	P	17	0	2	33	5	2
1901	BOS	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	BOS	P	1	0	0	2	1	1
1902	PHA	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1902	PHA	P	18	0	6	43	3	3
1903	PHI	P	28	0	10	50	10	3
1904	PHI	1B	9	7	74	9	5	3
1904	PHI	3B	2	2	0	5	2	0
1904	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1904	PHI	P	13	13	5	46	1	0
1904	BRO	P	8	8	6	23	3	2
1905	BRO	1B	7	7	60	2	4	1
1905	BRO	3B	4	4	6	7	2	0
1905	BRO	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
1905	BRO	P	12	10	4	33	5	1
1905	BRO	SS	1	1	1	2	2	0
1910	NYA	C	62	46	262	69	11	2