Keith Mitchell
Born: 8/6/1969 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-23 | Final Game: 1998-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Keith Alexander Mitchell
Biography
Keith Mitchell, born in 1969, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1991 until 1998. Primarily a position player, Mitchell appeared in 128 games throughout his career, showcasing a batting average of .260. His offensive contributions included 63 hits, 8 home runs, and 29 runs batted in (RBIs), along with 4 stolen bases.
Mitchell played during a transformative era in baseball characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitting and offensive production. Although he was not one of the league's most prominent stars, his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles made him a valuable asset to his teams. As a player who navigated the late 1990s, Mitchell's career reflects the shifting dynamics of the game during a time when many players were beginning to embrace more aggressive styles of play. His contributions, while modest in statistical terms, were part of a larger narrative of an evolving sport.
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 | 0.260 | 0.353 | 0.380 | 0.733 | -23.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | NL | 48 | 66 | 11 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 0.318 | 184.4 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 46 | 128 | 21 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 22 | 0.227 | -208.1 |
| 1996 | CIN | NL | 11 | 15 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.267 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | BOS | AL | 23 | 33 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | WS | ATL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1991 | NLCS | ATL | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 87 | 46 | 93 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | ATL | OF | 34 | 10 | 31 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 38 | 29 | 49 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | CIN | OF | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | BOS | OF | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 56 |
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 29 |
| Designated Hitter | 18 |
Salary History
| 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 Career Earnings | $509,000 | ||