Mike Mitchell

Born: 12/9/1879 in Springfield, OH, USA

Died: 7/16/1961 in Phoenix, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-04-11 | Final Game: 1914-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Francis Mitchell

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Biography

Mike Mitchell, born in 1879, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made his mark from 1907 to 1914. Over his career, he played in 1,124 games, accumulating 1,138 hits and achieving a batting average of .278. Known for his speed on the bases, Mitchell recorded 202 stolen bases and drove in 514 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively at a time when the game was evolving in terms of hitting and base running strategies. With 27 home runs, he demonstrated power that complemented his speed, making him a versatile threat on the field. Mitchell's career unfolded during an era of baseball marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach. His ability to combine contact hitting with speed illustrated the changing dynamics of the game, as players began to embrace more aggressive tactics on the base paths. Throughout his tenure, he was known for his competitive spirit and work ethic, leaving a lasting impression on the teams he played for and on the league itself. After retiring on September 30, 1914, Mitchell's contributions to baseball remained a testament to the skills and athleticism that characterized the early 20th century in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1124	4095	514	1138	130	104	27	514	202	368	403	0.278	0.340	0.380	0.720	7634.8

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career SLG .380 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +14.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.720 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — +10.5% above 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
1907	CIN	NL	148	558	64	163	17	12	3	47	17	37	80	0.292	.245 (+19%)	.304 (+12%)	.308 (+24%)	.613 (+18%)	1625.5
1908	CIN	NL	119	406	41	90	9	6	1	37	18	46	62	0.222	.240 (-8%)	.298 (+2%)	.306 (-8%)	.605 (-3%)	-112.3
1909	CIN	NL	145	523	83	162	17	17	4	86	37	57	45	0.310	.244 (+27%)	.306 (+23%)	.312 (+38%)	.618 (+31%)	2850.6
1910	CIN	NL	156	583	79	167	16	18	5	88	35	59	56	0.286	.249 (+15%)	.317 (+12%)	.326 (+23%)	.644 (+18%)	1859.5
1911	CIN	NL	142	529	74	154	22	22	2	84	35	44	34	0.291	.266 (+9%)	.336 (+3%)	.356 (+20%)	.693 (+12%)	1022.3
1912	CIN	NL	147	552	60	156	14	13	4	78	23	41	43	0.283	.268 (+5%)	.335 (-1%)	.358 (+5%)	.694 (+2%)	143.6
1913	CHC	NL	82	279	37	73	11	6	4	35	15	32	33	0.262	.259 (+1%)	.325 (+4%)	.345 (+12%)	.670 (+8%)	407.7
1913	PIT	NL	54	199	25	54	8	2	1	16	8	14	15	0.271	.259 (+4%)	.325 (-2%)	.345 (avg)	.670 (-1%)	407.7
1914	PIT	NL	76	273	31	64	11	5	2	23	5	16	16	0.234	.255 (-8%)	.322 (-13%)	.339 (-2%)	.661 (-7%)	-437.5
1914	WSN	AL	55	193	20	55	5	3	1	20	9	22	19	0.285	.255 (+12%)	.322 (+12%)	.339 (+5%)	.661 (+9%)	-437.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	11	9	80	3	3	6
OF	1107	558	2107	180	97	40

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1907	CIN	1B	2	1	15	0	2	1
1907	CIN	OF	146	147	265	39	12	9
1908	CIN	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
1908	CIN	OF	118	118	193	16	9	2
1909	CIN	1B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1909	CIN	OF	145	144	262	20	11	3
1910	CIN	1B	7	7	57	3	1	5
1910	CIN	OF	149	149	257	19	12	4
1911	CIN	OF	140	0	280	23	9	8
1912	CIN	OF	144	0	251	18	15	8
1913	CHN	OF	82	0	176	14	12	0
1913	PIT	OF	54	0	150	9	9	0
1914	PIT	OF	76	0	174	11	3	6
1914	WS1	OF	53	0	99	11	5	0