Willie Mitchell
From BR Bullpen
William Mitchell
- Bats Right, Throws Left
- Height 6' 0", Weight 176 lb.
- School Mississippi Agricultural and Mechanical College
- Debut September 22, 1909
- Final Game May 31, 1919
- Born December 1, 1889 in Pleasant Grove, MS USA
- Died November 23, 1973 in Sardis, MS USA
Biographical Information[edit]
Willie Mitchell opposed Babe Ruth on the mound during Ruth's major league debut with the Boston Red Sox on July 11, 1914. Mitchell was pitching for the Cleveland Naps at the time.
Notable Achievements[edit]
- 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 3 (1913-1915)
We're Social...for Statheads
Every Sports Reference Social Media Account
Site Last Updated:
Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction?
Subscribe to our Free Email Newsletter
Subscribe to Stathead Baseball: Get your first month FREE
Your All-Access Ticket to the Baseball Reference Database
Do you have a sports website? Or write about sports? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Find out more.