Russ Mitchell

Born: 2/15/1985 in Rome, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-08 | Final Game: 2011-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Russell Lance Mitchell

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Biography

Russ Mitchell was a professional baseball player born in 1985, who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2011. Primarily serving as a position player, Mitchell's tenure in the league was marked by his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 40 games, where he recorded 14 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 7 runs. Despite a batting average of .151, Mitchell contributed to his team's efforts during a period characterized by a focus on power hitting and offensive versatility in the game. Mitchell's playing style showcased the challenges faced by players striving to make their mark in a highly competitive environment. Throughout his brief career, he demonstrated the potential for impact with his power-hitting capability, particularly reflected in his home run total relative to his overall hits. While he may not have had an extensive career, Mitchell's journey through the majors serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspire to succeed at the highest level of baseball, navigating both the opportunities and obstacles presented within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
40	93	8	14	1	0	4	7	0	7	18	0.151	0.208	0.290	0.498	-189.7

Career AVG .151 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.

Career OBP .208 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career SLG .290 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.498 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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
2010	LAD	NL	15	42	3	6	0	0	2	4	0	0	8	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
2011	LAD	NL	25	51	5	8	1	0	2	3	0	7	10	0.157	.255 (-39%)	.320 (-19%)	.399 (-26%)	.719 (-23%)	-189.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	9	7	52	2	2	2
3B	17	15	11	36	2	3
OF	4	3	2	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2010	LAN	1B	3	2	22	1	1	1
2010	LAN	3B	6	6	4	13	2	3
2010	LAN	OF	3	3	2	0	0	0
2011	LAN	1B	6	5	30	1	1	1
2011	LAN	3B	11	9	7	23	0	0
2011	LAN	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	9
Third Base	17
Left Field	3
Right Field	1