Russ Mitchell
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2011)
Russ Mitchell was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2011 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 2 seasons. In 40 career games, he hit .151 with 14 hits, 4 home runs, and 7 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-09-08
- Last Game
- 2011-09-24
Full name: Russell Lance Mitchell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 93 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .151 | .208 | .290 | .498 | -181 |
Career AVG .151 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 41.2% below league average.
Career OBP .208 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.
Career OPS .498 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 31.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | LAN | NL | 15 | 42 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | 25 | 51 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | .157 | .255 (-39%) | .320 (-19%) | .399 (-26%) | .719 (-23%) | -181.3 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 40 | 93 | 8 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 18 | .151 | — | — | — | — | -181 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 18 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 3 | .179 |
| Away | 22 | 65 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 4 | .138 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-09-24 | LAD | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-23 | LAD | SDP | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2011-09-22 | LAD | SFG | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-18 | LAD | PIT | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-17 | LAD | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-16 | LAD | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-15 | LAD | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011-09-12 | LAD | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-09-11 | LAD | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-09-05 | LAD | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 9 |
| Third Base | 17 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Russ Mitchell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Russ Mitchell debuted on September 8, 2010 and played a final game on September 24, 2011. The team column never changes: it is the Los Angeles Dodgers from 2010 to 2011. Mitchell, born on February 15, 1985, in Rome, GA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-11 and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Russell Lance Mitchell.
Mitchell's career batting table shows 40 games, 93 at bats and 14 hits, a .151 average; the totals also include 4 home runs and 7 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .208 and .290 give Mitchell a career OPS of .498. The league as a whole hit .256 across Mitchell's seasons, which puts the .151 career mark 41.2% below average. In OPS terms, Mitchell's .498 stands 31.2% below the league's .724. The hits column peaks at 8, in 2011. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .157 in 2011, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Russ Mitchell
- What years did Russ Mitchell play?
- Russ Mitchell played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2011.
- Was Russ Mitchell a pitcher?
- No. Russ Mitchell was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Russ Mitchell hit?
- Russ Mitchell hit 4 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What was Russ Mitchell's career batting average?
- Russ Mitchell batted .151 over his career, with 14 hits in 93 at bats.
- How many RBI did Russ Mitchell have?
- Russ Mitchell drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Russ Mitchell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Russ Mitchell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.