Roy Mitchell
Born: 4/19/1885 in Belton, TX, USA
Died: 9/8/1959 in Temple, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1910-09-10 | Final Game: 1919-07-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Albert Roy Mitchell
Biography
Roy Mitchell was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1885, whose career spanned nearly a decade from 1910 to 1919. He played during a transformative period in baseball, witnessing the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded strategies that would define the subsequent decades. Mitchell's career record stood at 32 wins and 37 losses, with a commendable earned run average of 3.42. He demonstrated his ability to strike out batters, accumulating a total of 204 strikeouts over his career, alongside 5 saves, which highlighted his effectiveness in critical game situations.
Mitchell's playing style was characterized by his strategic pitching approach, which was essential in an era when pitchers relied heavily on finesse and control rather than sheer velocity. His contributions to the teams he played for during the 1910s solidified his reputation as a reliable arm in the rotation. Though his win-loss record may not reflect the dominant performances seen from some of his contemporaries, Mitchell's significance in the game is marked by his resilience and adaptability in a rapidly evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 37 | 122 | 67 | 47 | 7 | 5 | 675.3 | 734 | 257 | 14 | 177 | 204 | 3.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 4 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 52.0 | 43 | 15 | 12 | 23 | 2.60 | 699.6 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 4 | 8 | 28 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 133.3 | 134 | 57 | 45 | 40 | 3.85 | -1169.4 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 3 | 4 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 62.0 | 81 | 32 | 17 | 22 | 4.65 | -328.4 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 13 | 16 | 33 | 27 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 245.3 | 265 | 82 | 47 | 59 | 3.01 | 228.9 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 4 | 5 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 103.3 | 134 | 50 | 38 | 38 | 4.35 | -520.9 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 18 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 7.50 | - |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 4 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 36.3 | 27 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 0.74 | 566.0 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 32 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 2.32 | 273.3 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 123 | 235 | 22 | 44 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 22 | 27 | 0.187 | 0.257 | 0.226 | 0.482 | -715.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | AL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | SLA | AL | 29 | 49 | 4 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.224 | -126.9 |
| 1912 | SLA | AL | 13 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0.316 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | SLA | AL | 33 | 88 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 0.148 | -589.0 |
| 1914 | SLA | AL | 28 | 34 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 0.206 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CHW | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | CIN | NL | 5 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 1919 | CIN | NL | 7 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 122 | 6 | 33 | 200 | 17 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | SLA | P | 6 | 6 | 0 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1911 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 39 | 5 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLA | P | 13 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1913 | SLA | P | 33 | 0 | 17 | 69 | 6 | 2 |
| 1914 | SLA | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 32 | 3 | 0 |
| 1918 | CHA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | CIN | P | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919 | CIN | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |