Craig Mitchell
Born: 4/14/1954 in Santa Rosa, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-09-25 | Final Game: 1977-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Craig Seton Mitchell
Biography
Craig Mitchell, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1975 to 1977. Primarily recognized as a position player, Mitchell made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 5 games. Unfortunately, his tenure at the highest level of the sport was marked by challenges at the plate, as he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0.
Despite the limited opportunities, Mitchell's journey through the ranks of professional baseball reflects the competitive nature of the sport during the mid-1970s, an era characterized by a transition in player dynamics and strategies. His experience serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspire to reach the major leagues but face obstacles that limit their playing time and impact. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Mitchell's story adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting both the triumphs and struggles that players encounter on their paths to success.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 18 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7.82 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 12.27 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 7.94 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | OAK | P | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spokane Falls Community College | Spokane | WA | 1973 |