About Johnny Mitchell
Lived 1894 – 1965 (aged 71). Johnny Mitchell was an American baseball player.
John Franklin Mitchell (August 9, 1894 – November 4, 1965) was an American professional baseball shortstop. He played five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1921 and 1925 for the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Brooklyn Robins.
In 329 games over five seasons, Mitchell posted a .245 batting average (288-for-1175) with 152 runs, 2 home runs, 64 RBIs and 119 bases on balls. Defensively, he recorded a .953 fielding percentage.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Johnny Mitchell?
American baseball player (1894-1965)
When was Johnny Mitchell born?
Johnny Mitchell was born on 9 August 1894 in Detroit.
When did Johnny Mitchell die?
Johnny Mitchell died on 4 November 1965 in Birmingham.
What was Johnny Mitchell's occupation?
Johnny Mitchell was a baseball player.
What nationality was Johnny Mitchell?
Johnny Mitchell was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Johnny Mitchell (baseball)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Mitchell. https://biography.guide/johnny-mitchell-baseball-player/
MLA: "Johnny Mitchell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-mitchell-baseball-player/.
Chicago: "Johnny Mitchell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/johnny-mitchell-baseball-player/.
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