Keith Mitchell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1991-1998)
Keith Mitchell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998 for 4 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 8 seasons. In 128 career games, he hit .260 with 63 hits, 8 home runs, and 29 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1991-07-23
- Last Game
- 1998-09-27
Full name: Keith Alexander Mitchell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 128 | 242 | 38 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 4 | 34 | 42 | .260 | .353 | .380 | .733 | -7 |
Career AVG .260 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .353 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career SLG .380 vs. league average .414 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .748 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 48 | 66 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | .318 | .255 (+24%) | .323 (+21%) | .384 (+6%) | .708 (+13%) | 184.4 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 46 | 128 | 21 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 22 | .227 | .269 (-16%) | .338 (-4%) | .424 (-15%) | .763 (-10%) | -191.8 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .267 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 23 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 128 | 242 | 38 | 63 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 29 | 4 | 34 | 42 | .260 | — | — | — | — | -7 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (128 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 100 | 21 | 32 | 4 | 16 | .320 |
| Away | 74 | 142 | 17 | 31 | 4 | 13 | .218 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998-09-27 | BOS | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-26 | BOS | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-25 | BOS | BAL | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-23 | BOS | TBR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-22 | BOS | TBR | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998-09-21 | BOS | TBR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-21 | BOS | TBR | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998-09-19 | BOS | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-18 | BOS | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-17 | BOS | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 56 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
Keith Mitchell's recorded salaries total $509,000 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mitchell's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1996.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | BOS | AL | $170,000 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | $125,000 |
| 1993 | ATL | NL | $114,000 |
| 1990 | ATL | NL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $509,000 | ||
Keith Mitchell: the record in brief
Keith Mitchell played a first major league game on July 23, 1991 and a last one on September 27, 1998. By club, Mitchell's seasons break down as the Atlanta Braves (1991), the Seattle Mariners (1994), the Cincinnati Reds (1996), and the Boston Red Sox (1998). The bio lists Mitchell as an outfielder who both batted and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Mitchell was born on August 6, 1969, in San Diego, CA, USA. Mitchell's full given name, per the bio, is Keith Alexander Mitchell.
Across 128 games at the plate, Mitchell's career line reads 63 hits in 242 at bats for a .260 average; the totals also include 8 homers and 29 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .353 and the slugging percentage .380, for an OPS of .733. The .260 career average is close to the .265 the league hit across the same seasons. 1994 produced Mitchell's most hits, 29 of them for the Seattle Mariners. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .227 in 1994, did not top the league's .269.
Frequently Asked Questions about Keith Mitchell
- What years did Keith Mitchell play?
- Keith Mitchell played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 1998.
- Was Keith Mitchell a pitcher?
- No. Keith Mitchell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Keith Mitchell hit?
- Keith Mitchell hit 8 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What teams did Keith Mitchell play for?
- Keith Mitchell played for 4 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1991), the Seattle Mariners (1994), the Cincinnati Reds (1996), and the Boston Red Sox (1998).
- What were Keith Mitchell's career stats?
- In 128 games, Keith Mitchell had 63 hits, 8 home runs, 29 RBI, 38 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .260 batting average.
- How much did Keith Mitchell earn in his career?
- Keith Mitchell's recorded salaries total $509,000 over 4 seasons, 1990 to 1998. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mitchell's career ran from 1991 to 1998. No salary is recorded for 1991 and 1996.
- What was Keith Mitchell's salary?
- Keith Mitchell's last recorded salary was $170,000, in 1998. His highest recorded salary was $170,000, in 1998, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1998.
- What position did Keith Mitchell play?
- Keith Mitchell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Keith Mitchell and how much did he weigh?
- Keith Mitchell was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Keith Mitchell hit each season?
- Keith Mitchell's home runs by season: 2 in 1991, 5 in 1994, 1 in 1996, and 0 in 1998. His most in one season was 5, in 1994.
- What was Keith Mitchell's career batting average?
- Keith Mitchell batted .260 over his career, with 63 hits in 242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Keith Mitchell have?
- Keith Mitchell drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Keith Mitchell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Keith Mitchell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.