Johnny Mitchell

Note: this page is for 1920s infielder Johnny Mitchell; for others with the same name, click here.

John Franklin Mitchell
Born John Franklin Kmieciak

• Bats Both, Throws Right
• Height 5' 8", Weight 155 lb.

• Debut May 21, 1921
• Final Game September 23, 1925
• Born August 9, 1894 in Detroit, MI USA
• Died November 4, 1965 in Birmingham, MI USA

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Biographical Information

Shortstop Johnny Mitchell was acquired by the New York Yankees in 1921 as part of a three-way deal; the Yankees sent Truck Hannah, Ernie Shore, Ham Hyatt and Bob McGraw to the Vernon Tigers in the Pacific Coast League, Lefty O'Doul also going to the San Francisco Seals. San Fransisco then sent Roy Corhan and Slim Love to Vernon to complete the deal.

Mitchell didn't miss a single time at bat in the minors in 1919 and duplicated the feat again in 1920 until the pennant was won by his club.

Mitchell was married and had a daughter. He had yellowish hair and grey eyes.

References

• 1921 newspaper story on his call-up to the Yankees.

Related Sites

• Johnny Mitchell at the SABR Bio Project