Bobby Mitchell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1877-1882)
Bobby Mitchell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1882 for the Cincinnati Reds, the Cleveland Blues, and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 6 seasons. Across 45 career appearances, he went 20-23 with a 3.18 ERA and 184 strikeouts. He also batted .180 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 1435.5.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 135 lb
- Died
- 5/1/1933 in Springfield, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1877-09-06
- Last Game
- 1882-08-19
Full name: Robert McKasha Mitchell
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CN1 | NL | 6 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 100.0 | 123 | 39 | 11 | 41 | 3.51 | 2.81 (-25%) | 1173.6 |
| 1878 | CN1 | NL | 7 | 2 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 80.0 | 69 | 19 | 18 | 51 | 2.14 | 2.30 (+7%) | 418.9 |
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 7 | 15 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 194.2 | 236 | 71 | 42 | 90 | 3.28 | 2.50 (-31%) | -157.0 |
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7.71 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 20 | 23 | 45 | 44 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 381.2 | 440 | 135 | 73 | 184 | 3.18 | — | 1,436 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57 | 211 | 20 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .180 | .188 | .223 | .411 | -852 |
Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.
Career SLG .223 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .411 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1877 | CN1 | NL | 13 | 49 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .204 | — | — | — | — | -153.3 |
| 1878 | CN1 | NL | 13 | 49 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .245 | — | — | — | — | -90.0 |
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 30 | 109 | 11 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | .147 | .255 (-43%) | .270 (-46%) | .328 (-39%) | .599 (-42%) | -608.7 |
| 1882 | SL4 | AA | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 57 | 211 | 20 | 38 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .180 | — | — | — | — | -852 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 45 |
| Shortstop | 2 |
| Center Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 4 |
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Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Bobby Mitchell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Bobby Mitchell: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1877 and the final game on August 19, 1882, Bobby Mitchell built the record summarized on this page. Mitchell played for the Cincinnati Reds (1877 through 1878), the Cleveland Blues (1879), and the St. Louis Brown Stockings (1882). Mitchell, a pitcher by primary position, both batted and threw left-handed. Mitchell is listed at 5-foot-5 and 135 pounds. Mitchell was born on February 6, 1856, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Mitchell died on May 1, 1933, in Springfield, OH, USA. Bobby Mitchell was the playing name; the full given name is Robert McKasha.
Across 45 games (44 starts), Mitchell recorded 20 wins against 23 losses with a 3.18 ERA. Mitchell had 184 strikeouts and 40 complete games. Against a 2.65 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.18 mark was 20.1% worse. 1878 brought Mitchell a season-high 7 wins. 1879 produced Mitchell's most strikeouts, 90. In 1879, one of the busiest seasons, Mitchell posted a 3.28 ERA; the league figure that year was 2.50.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bobby Mitchell
- What years did Bobby Mitchell play?
- Bobby Mitchell played in Major League Baseball from 1877 to 1882.
- Was Bobby Mitchell a pitcher?
- Yes. Bobby Mitchell pitched in the major leagues, recording 20 wins and 184 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Bobby Mitchell hit?
- Bobby Mitchell hit 0 career home runs with 38 hits.
- What was Bobby Mitchell's career batting average?
- Bobby Mitchell batted .180 over his career, with 38 hits in 211 at bats.
- How many RBI did Bobby Mitchell have?
- Bobby Mitchell drove in 19 runs in his career.
- What was Bobby Mitchell's career ERA?
- Bobby Mitchell finished with a 3.18 career ERA, going 20-23 with 184 strikeouts.