School: Clemson
Class: Junior
Height: 6′0″
Weight: 170 lbs.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
Pos: RHP
Hometown: Rural Hall, NC
High School: North Forsyth Senior HS
Previously Drafted: None
| Year | Team | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | K/BB | HR/9 | H/9 | RA | |||||||||||||||||||
| 2007 | Clemson | 52.1 | 8.5 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 8.3 | 3.97 |
Strengths:
Mitchell converted from outfield to the mound in the fall of 2006. The results were impressive. He throws a 88-91 mph fastball with heavy life. His slider is another plus pitch. He throws from a funky high sidearm angle. He hasn’t logged many innings on the mound, which may be beneficial because it could reduce his chance for injury.
Weaknesses:
Mitchell’s fastball velocity is only average, and because of his small build, it isn’t likely to increase. His build and his delivery projects him as a setup man, not a starting pitcher.
The Future:
He should be drafted in the first five rounds.
