Cal Mitchell facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Cal Mitchell |
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Mitchell with the Bradenton Marauders in 2019
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| Chicago White Sox | |||
| Outfielder | |||
| Born: March 8, 1999 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| May 24, 2022, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |||
| MLB statistics (through 2023 season) |
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| Batting average | .222 | ||
| Home runs | 5 | ||
| Runs batted in | 17 | ||
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Calvin David Mitchell (born March 8, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder. He currently plays for the Chicago White Sox organization. Before this, he played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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High School Baseball
Cal Mitchell grew up in San Diego, California. He went to Rancho Bernardo High School and played baseball there for four years. He was a very good player.
Amazing High School Stats
In 2016, when he was a junior, he hit for a .371 batting average. He also hit 12 home runs and had 41 RBIs. As a senior in 2017, he kept playing well, hitting .369 with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs. During his whole high school career, he hit .337 with 29 home runs and 120 RBIs.
Choosing Pro Baseball
Mitchell had planned to play college baseball at the University of San Diego. However, the Pittsburgh Pirates picked him in the second round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft. He was the 50th player chosen overall. He decided to sign with the Pirates for $1.4 million, which meant he would start his professional career instead of going to college.
Starting His Pro Career
After signing with the Pirates, Cal Mitchell began his journey in professional baseball.
Minor League Journey
He started in 2017 with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates. In 2018, he played for the West Virginia Power in Single–A. He was even named "Player of the Week" and an "All-Star" that year. He hit .280 with 10 home runs and 65 RBIs.
In 2019, he moved up to the Bradenton Marauders in High–A and was an All-Star again. He hit 15 home runs and had 64 RBIs. The 2020 minor league season was cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic, so he didn't play that year.
In 2021, Mitchell played for the Altoona Curve in Double-A. He hit .280 with 12 home runs and 61 RBIs. Later that year, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians in Triple-A. He started the 2022 season with the Indians too.
Making It to the MLB
On May 24, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates called Cal Mitchell up to the major leagues! He made his MLB debut that night as a starting right fielder. He got his first MLB hit and RBI with a single. On June 5, 2022, he hit his first MLB home run. A few days later, on June 14, he hit a ground rule double that broke up a "no-hitter" game against the St. Louis Cardinals. This means the opposing pitcher had not allowed any hits until Mitchell's double.
Moving to New Teams
After his time with the Pirates, Cal Mitchell continued his baseball career with other teams.
Time with the Padres
To start the 2023 season, Mitchell was sent back to the Triple-A Indianapolis team. He played in two games for the Pirates that year before being moved off the main roster on September 1, 2023. He later became a free agent.
On November 15, 2023, Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. He played 122 games for their Triple-A team, the El Paso Chihuahuas, in 2024. He had a strong season, hitting .277 with 22 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. He became a free agent again on November 4, 2024.
Joining the White Sox
On December 1, 2024, Cal Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.
