Keith Mitchell (baseball) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Keith Mitchell |
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Mitchell with the Swing of the Quad Cities as a coach in 2005
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: August 6, 1969 San Diego, California, U.S. |
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| Professional debut | |||
| MLB: July 23, 1991, for the Atlanta Braves | |||
| KBO: 2000, for the Haitai Tigers | |||
| Last appearance | |||
| MLB: September 27, 1998, for the Boston Red Sox | |||
| KBO: 2000, for the Haitai Tigers | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .260 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs batted in | 29 | ||
| KBO statistics | |||
| Batting average | .227 | ||
| Home runs | 8 | ||
| Runs batted in | 38 | ||
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Keith Alexander Mitchell, born on August 6, 1969, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an Outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB) for several teams. These teams included the Atlanta Braves, Seattle Mariners, Cincinnati Reds, and Boston Red Sox. He also played in the KBO League for the Haitai Tigers in South Korea.
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Keith Mitchell's Baseball Journey
Starting His Professional Career
Keith Mitchell was chosen by the Atlanta Braves in the 4th round of the 1987 MLB draft. This was a big step for him into professional baseball. He made his first appearance with the Braves on July 23, 1991. In that season, he played in 48 games and had a strong batting average of .318. He even played as a left fielder for the Braves in the postseason that year.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Mitchell's time in Major League Baseball was spread out over several years. After his time with the Braves, he played 46 games with the Seattle Mariners in 1994. In 1996, he joined the Cincinnati Reds for 11 games. His MLB career finished in 1998 after he played 23 games with the Boston Red Sox.
Overall, Keith Mitchell played in 128 MLB games across four seasons. He finished with a .260 batting average. He also scored 38 runs, hit 8 home runs, and had 29 RBI (Runs Batted In).
Coaching After Playing
After his playing career, Keith Mitchell became a baseball coach. In 2005, he was named the hitting coach for the Swing of the Quad Cities. This team was a minor league affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. From 2006 to 2007, Mitchell took on the role of manager for the Quad Cities team. In 2008, he worked as the hitting coach for the Palm Beach Cardinals.
About Keith Mitchell
Keith Mitchell is a cousin of another well-known baseball player, Kevin Mitchell.
