Paul Mitchell
Born: 8/19/1949 in Worcester, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-07-01 | Final Game: 1980-09-21
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Paul Michael Mitchell
Biography
Paul Mitchell, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1980. He made his mark in a competitive era characterized by a transition in the game, as Major League Baseball was moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offensive-minded approach. Throughout his career, Mitchell played for various teams and compiled a record of 32 wins and 39 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.45. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 277 strikeouts during his time on the mound.
Despite his relatively modest save total of 1, Mitchell was known for his reliability as a middle reliever and occasional starter. His contributions to the teams he played for were marked by a strong competitive spirit and a commitment to his craft, helping to shape the pitching landscape of the late 1970s. As baseball evolved during this period, players like Mitchell navigated the challenges of a changing game, leaving a lasting impact on the teams they represented and the fans who followed their careers.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 39 | 125 | 96 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 621.3 | 673 | 307 | 76 | 191 | 277 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BAL | AL | 3 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 57.0 | 41 | 23 | 19 | 31 | 3.63 | -884.1 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 9 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 142.0 | 169 | 67 | 30 | 67 | 4.25 | -741.4 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 21 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 10.54 | -821.6 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 50 | 22 | 16 | 20 | 4.99 | -1310.6 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 8 | 14 | 29 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 168.0 | 173 | 78 | 79 | 75 | 4.18 | -4677.4 |
| 1979 | ATL | AL | 3 | 3 | 18 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 75.0 | 81 | 48 | 10 | 32 | 5.76 | - |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 36.7 | 46 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 4.42 | -363.7 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 5 | 5 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 89.3 | 92 | 35 | 15 | 29 | 3.53 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 125 | 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 | BAL | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | OAK | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | SEA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | AL | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | SEA | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | ATL | AL | 17 | 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 | 125 | 96 | 32 | 82 | 0 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | BAL | P | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | OAK | P | 26 | 26 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | OAK | P | 5 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SEA | P | 9 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | SEA | P | 29 | 29 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| 1979 | ML4 | P | 18 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | SEA | P | 10 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | ML4 | P | 17 | 11 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 125 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Dominion University | Norfolk | VA | 1969, 1970, 1971 |