Matt Mitchell
13 # Shortstop
Opening Day Age: @ EXP: 8 Years
Full Name: Matthew James Mitchell
Birthplace: Gurnee, IL
Born: November 27th, 1980
High School: Warren Township
College: U.W. Parkside
MLS debut: May 10th, 1995
Nickname: Mitchell
Bats: Left / Throws: Right
Height: 6’06” / Weight: 180
Sanctions: N.S.A. / A.S.A.
League Level: Recreational
Tourney Level: Rookie
| Gms | P.A. | A.B. | Runs | O.B. | Hits | O.B.P | 1H | 2H | 3H | 4H | S.L.G | X.B. | RBIs | KO | BB | A.V.G | O.P.S | RE | RFC | R / G | OB / G | H / G | BI / G | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Stats | 38 | 139 | 134 | 59 | 83 | 76 | .597 | 47 | 18 | 1 | 10 | .940 | 29 | 50 | 3 | 5 | .567 | 1.537 | 2 | 6 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 2.0 | 1.3 |
| Career | 92 | 341 | 329 | 128 | 191 | 174 | .560 | 115 | 40 | 6 | 13 | .805 | 59 | 123 | 10 | 12 | .529 | 1.366 | 5 | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | 1.9 | 1.3 |
| Playoffs | 6 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 8 | 5 | .444 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .533 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | .333 | .978 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Tournaments | 36 | 131 | 126 | 38 | 63 | 57 | .481 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 7 | .675 | 14 | 38 | 7 | 5 | .452 | 1.156 | 1 | 6 | 1.1 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 1.1 |
| Fall League | 17 | 62 | 61 | 27 | 33 | 32 | .532 | 22 | 6 | 3 | 1 | .770 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 1 | .525 | 1.303 | 0 | 2 | 1.6 | 1.9 | 1.9 | 0.9 |
Scouting Grades:
Hit: 58 | Power: 52 | Run: 60 | Arm: 62 | Field: 65 | Overall: 59
First Pro Contract: High Baller’s Softball Club
WHAT? Acquisition: Signed as a Free Agent, Summer 2009
Team debut: 6-30-09 vs. Service Master, at. Belvidere, North’ going ( 4 for 5 , 2 RBIs / 2 Runs )
Last Game: 6-30-12 vs. The Odd Sox, at Buffalo Grove, IL’ going ( 2 for 2 , Run )
Safely Reaching Base:
First Base Hit: Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 vs. Service Master, Gm 1 at Belvidere, North’
First Double: Tuesday, June 30th, 2009 vs. Service Master, Gm 2 at Belvidere, North’
First Triple: Monday, July 6th, 2009 vs. South Park Sluggers, Gm 1 at Belvidere, South’
First Home Run: Tuesday, July 7th, 2009 vs. Frolic James Club, Gm 2 at Belvidere, South’
Scouting Report
Hitting
The lanky, long-armed Mitchell has terrific power to all fields. He seemingly can reach any thing, so pitchers try to keep him from extending his arms by tying him up inside.Even that approach has its drawbacks; those who miss by even a little might not geta second chance. Though he can draw walks, he isn’t tremendously patient. He simply swings through a lot of pitches, keeping at-bats going. Plus, he was pitched around more often than ever last year. He remains a power threat even with two strikes.
Base-Running & Defense
When healthy, Matt Mitchell combines good decisions with extreme aggressive base running who rarely runs into outs. A speedy hitter who should ignite the offense, he’snot yet been able to consistently handle that role. Matt Mitchell is one of the more underrated defensive Shortstop in softball. With his build, he won’t ever impress anyone as graceful, but he makes all the plays . . . and then some. He’s one of the best at handling throws in the dirt and corralling popups, and his throwing arm is so good that he serves as a cutoff man on certain plays.
Awards
Player of the Month, June 2011
Gold Glove 2011
Gold Glove 2010
Come Back Player of the Year 2010
Defenseman of the Year 2010
