Charlie Mitchell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1985)
Charlie Mitchell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 12 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 4.00 ERA and 9 strikeouts.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-08-09
- Last Game
- 1985-09-10
Full name: Charles Ross 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.1 | 14 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 2.76 | 3.81 (+28%) | -149.2 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16.20 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 19 | 8 | 6 | 9 | 4.00 | — | -149 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (24 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 10.2 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 2.53 |
| Away | 5 | 7.1 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 6.14 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-09-10 | BOS | BAL | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-05 | BOS | CLE | — | 1.1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1984-09-29 | BOS | BAL | — | 2.2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-09-24 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-09-18 | BOS | TOR | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-14 | BOS | NYY | — | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-09-11 | BOS | MIL | — | 2.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1984-09-08 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984-08-18 | BOS | MIN | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984-08-15 | BOS | KCR | — | 2.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia State Community College | Columbia | TN | 1981, 1982 |
Charlie Mitchell: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 9, 1984 and the final game on September 10, 1985, Charlie Mitchell built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the Boston Red Sox from 1984 to 1985. Listed as a pitcher, Mitchell both batted and threw right-handed. Mitchell is listed at 170 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The birth record reads June 24, 1962, in Dickson, TN, USA. Mitchell's full given name, per the bio, is Charles Ross Mitchell.
Across 12 games (0 starts), Mitchell recorded 0 wins against 0 losses with a 4.00 ERA. The totals include 9 strikeouts. Mitchell's 4.00 ERA was close to the 3.85 league figure for those seasons. In 1984, one of the busiest seasons, Mitchell posted a 2.76 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.81.
The college table lists Columbia State Community College in 1981 and 1982. Retrosheet box scores cover 24 of Mitchell's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 12 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Mitchell with 2 putouts, 4 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Charlie Mitchell
- What years did Charlie Mitchell play?
- Charlie Mitchell played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1985.
- Was Charlie Mitchell a pitcher?
- Yes. Charlie Mitchell pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 9 strikeouts.
- What teams did Charlie Mitchell play for?
- Charlie Mitchell played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (1984–1985).
- What were Charlie Mitchell's career stats?
- In 12 games, Charlie Mitchell went 0-0 with a 4.00 ERA, 9 strikeouts, and 18.0 innings pitched.
- What position did Charlie Mitchell play?
- Charlie Mitchell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Charlie Mitchell and how much did he weigh?
- Charlie Mitchell was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Charlie Mitchell's career ERA?
- Charlie Mitchell finished with a 4.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 9 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Charlie Mitchell have?
- Charlie Mitchell recorded 9 career strikeouts.
- Is Charlie Mitchell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Charlie Mitchell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.