Robert Mitchell
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Robert Mitchell was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Birmingham Black Barons and the St. Louis Stars. In 66 career games, he hit .246 with 49 hits, 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 5/17/1971 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Full name: Robert Shedrick Mitchell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 | 199 | 27 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .246 | .306 | .322 | .627 | -455 |
Career AVG .246 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.
Career SLG .322 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.
Career OPS .627 vs. league average .735 across their career seasons — 14.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923 | BBB | IND | 27 | 99 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 0 | .202 | .282 (-29%) | .344 (-35%) | .390 (-46%) | .734 (-40%) | -646.5 |
| 1924 | SLS | NNL | 39 | 100 | 20 | 29 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 17 | 9 | 13 | 0 | .290 | .283 (+2%) | .345 (+9%) | .389 (+10%) | .734 (+10%) | 191.6 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 66 | 199 | 27 | 49 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 0 | .246 | — | — | — | — | -455 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 36 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 25 |
Robert Mitchell: the record in brief
The season rows for Robert Mitchell begin in 1923. The team column moves through the Birmingham Black Barons (1923) and the St. Louis Stars (1924). At 6'0" and 175 pounds, Mitchell is listed as a catcher. The bio says Mitchell threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is March 31, 1900, in Sparta, IL, USA. Mitchell died on May 17, 1971, in St. Louis, MO, USA. Robert Mitchell was the playing name; the full given name is Robert Shedrick.
Mitchell collected 49 hits in 199 at bats across 66 games, good for a .246 batting average; the totals also include 2 home runs and 29 RBI. Reaching base at a .306 clip and slugging .322, Mitchell finished with a .627 OPS. Set against a .283 league average for the same years, Mitchell's .246 average sits 13.1% below it. In OPS terms, Mitchell's .627 stands 14.6% below the league's .735. The hits column peaks at 29, in 1924. 1924 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .290 against a league .283, a 2% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Robert Mitchell
- Was Robert Mitchell a pitcher?
- No. Robert Mitchell was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Robert Mitchell hit?
- Robert Mitchell hit 2 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What was Robert Mitchell's career batting average?
- Robert Mitchell batted .246 over his career, with 49 hits in 199 at bats.
- How many RBI did Robert Mitchell have?
- Robert Mitchell drove in 29 runs in his career.
- Is Robert Mitchell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Robert Mitchell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Robert Mitchell play for?
- Robert Mitchell played for the Birmingham Black Barons and the St. Louis Stars.