Clarence Mitchell
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Clarence Mitchell | ||
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Pitcher | ||
Born: February 22, 1891 | ||
Died: November 6, 1963 (aged 72) | ||
Batted: Left | Threw: Left | |
MLB debut | ||
June 2, 1911 for the Detroit Tigers |
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Final game | ||
June 21, 1932 for the New York Giants |
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Career statistics | ||
Pitching record | 125-139 | |
Earned run average | 4.12 | |
Strikeouts | 543 | |
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Career highlights and awards | ||
Clarence Elmer Mitchell (February 22, 1891 in Franklin, Nebraska - November 6, 1963 in Grand Island, Nebraska), is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1911-1932. He would play for the Detroit Tigers, Cincinnati Reds, New York Giants, Brooklyn Robins, Philadelphia Phillies, and St. Louis Cardinals. The left-handed pitcher has the distinction of throwing the last legal spitball as well as making five outs in two at-bats during the 1920 World Series.
[edit] External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference