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Calvin David Mitchell (born March 8, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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Amateur career

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Mitchell graduated from Rancho Bernardo High School in San Diego, California, where he played four years of varsity baseball.[1] As a junior in 2016, he batted .371 with 12 home runs and 41 RBIs.[2] In 2017, as a senior, he batted .369 with 11 home runs and 34 RBIs.[3] For his high school career, he batted .337 with 29 home runs and 120 RBIs.[4] Mitchell committed to the University of San Diego to play college baseball for the San Diego Toreros baseball team.[5] However, the Pittsburgh Pirates selected him in the second round (50th overall) of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft and he signed for a $1.4 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to USD.[6][7]

Professional career

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Pittsburgh Pirates

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After signing, Mitchell made his professional debut with the Rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates. He spent all of his first professional season there, batting .245 with two home runs and 20 RBIs in 43 games.[8] He spent 2018 with the West Virginia Power of the Single–A South Atlantic League. He was named the SAL Player of the Week for April 16–22 after hitting .467 with one home run, nine RBIs, and a 1.233 OPS, and also earned All-Star honors.[9][10] Over 119 games for the Power, he hit .280 with ten home runs and 65 RBIs.[11] He spent 2019 with the Bradenton Marauders of the High–A Florida State League, with whom he was named an All-Star.[12][13] Over 118 games, he slashed .251/.304/.406 with 15 home runs and 64 RBIs.[14] He did not play a minor league game in 2020 since the season was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[15] Mitchell was assigned to the Altoona Curve of the Double-A Northeast for a majority of the 2021 season, slashing .280/.330/.429 with 12 home runs, 61 RBIs, and 19 doubles over 108 games.[16] Following the end of Altoona's season in mid-September, he was promoted to the Indianapolis Indians of the Triple-A East with whom he played seven games.[17] He returned to the Indians to begin the 2022 season.[18]

On May 24, 2022, the Pirates selected Mitchell's contract and promoted him to the major leagues.[19] He made his MLB debut that night as their starting right fielder, going one-for-four and recording his first MLB hit and RBI with a single off of Kyle Freeland in a 2–1 loss to the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park.[20] He hit his first MLB home run on June 5, 2022, in a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks. After Miles Mikolas of the St. Louis Cardinals had pitched 8+2⁄3 no-hit innings in a game against the Pirates on June 14, 2022, Mitchell laced a ground rule double with two strikes in the count to break up the no-hitter.[21]

Mitchell was optioned to Triple-A Indianapolis to begin the 2023 season.[22] In 74 games, he batted .264/.338/.426 with 9 home runs, 53 RBI, and 6 stolen bases. Mitchell played in two games for the Pirates, going hitless with one walk in four at–bats before being designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on September 1, 2023.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple–A Indianapolis on September 5.[24] Mitchell elected free agency following the season on November 6.[25]

San Diego Padres

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On November 15, 2023, Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres that included an invitation to spring training.[26] He played in 122 games for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2024, slashing .277/.359/.512 with 22 home runs, 70 RBI, and 12 stolen bases. Mitchell elected free agency following the season on November 4, 2024.[27]

Chicago White Sox

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On December 1, 2024, Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the Chicago White Sox.[28] He began 2025 with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights, going 3-for-27 (.111) with one stolen base over 10 appearances. Mitchell was released by the White Sox organization on April 26, 2025.[29]

San Francisco Giants

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On April 29, 2025, Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[30] In 40 appearances for the Double-A Richmond Flying Squirrels, he batted .169/.244/.268 with three home runs, seven RBI, and one stolen base. On June 21, Mitchell was released by the Giants organization.[31]

Piratas de Campeche

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On July 11, 2025, Mitchell signed with the Piratas de Campeche of the Mexican League.[32] In 19 games he struggled hitting .197/.326/.437 with 4 home runs, 13 RBIs and 2 stolen bases.

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Cal David Mitchell (born March 8, 1999) is an American professional baseball outfielder who played in (MLB) for the and has since competed in and the Mexican League. Drafted by the Pirates in the second round (50th overall) of the 2017 MLB June Amateur Draft out of in , , Mitchell signed for $1,357,300 and began his career in the Pirates' farm system. Mitchell progressed through the Pirates' minor league affiliates from 2017 to 2023, with a batting average of .279 through 2023, including a standout 2022 season at Triple-A where he hit .339 with 9 home runs and 49 RBIs in 63 games. His overall career stands at .267 as of the end of 2025. He made his MLB debut on May 24, 2022, against the Colorado Rockies, appearing in 69 games that year for the Pirates with a .226 , 5 home runs, and 17 RBIs over 194 at-bats. Limited to just 2 games in 2023 due to injuries and roster decisions, Mitchell was outrighted off the Pirates' 40-man roster in November 2023 and elected free agency. Following his departure from Pittsburgh, Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the Padres in November 2023, spending the 2024 season with their Triple-A affiliate, the , where he posted a .277 average with 22 home runs and 70 RBIs in 122 games. After the 2024 season, he signed a minor league contract with the on November 24, 2024, and played 21 games at Triple-A in 2025 before being released on April 26, 2025. He then signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on April 29, 2025, appearing in 29 games at Double-A before his release on June 22, 2025. Mitchell signed as a with the of the Mexican League on July 12, 2025, where he played 19 games as a left fielder, batting .197. In 2025 minor league play, he hit .160 over 50 games. Standing at 6 feet tall and throwing and batting left-handed, Mitchell is noted for his offensive capabilities despite challenges with consistency and outfield defense.

Amateur career

High school

Cal Mitchell attended in , , where he played varsity for four seasons from 2013 to 2017. Over his high school career, Mitchell compiled a .337 with 120 RBIs across 132 . His performance highlighted consistent hitting and run production, including a .371 average with 41 RBIs as a junior in 2016 and a .369 average with 34 RBIs as a senior in 2017. Mitchell emerged as a top national prospect, ranked 10th overall and third among outfielders by Perfect Game USA entering his senior year. He showcased his skills in elite events, including the Perfect Game All-American Game in 2016, where he competed against the nation's best high school talent, and the Area Code Games. Prior to his senior season, Mitchell committed to play for the Toreros.

Draft and signing

Mitchell was selected by the in the second round (50th overall) of the out of in , . His draft stock was elevated by standout performances in high school showcases, where he demonstrated advanced hitting ability as a left-handed batter. On June 20, 2017, Mitchell signed with for a $1,357,300 bonus, the slot value for his draft position, opting to turn professional rather than honor his commitment to play for the Toreros. The signing marked the end of a senior high school season that had seen some inconsistencies but did not diminish scouts' view of his upside. Scouting evaluations praised Mitchell's profile, emphasizing his potential for plus power from the left side, excellent bat speed, and a controlled, refined swing that projected him as one of the top prep hitters in the class. Following the agreement, he was assigned to the rookie-level Gulf Coast League to begin his professional career.

Professional career

Pittsburgh Pirates

Following his selection by the in the second round of the 2017 MLB Draft, Cal Mitchell began his professional career in the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Pirates, where he hit .267 with three home runs in 37 games. In 2018, he advanced to the Class A of the New York-Penn League, posting a .257 with 11 home runs and 52 RBIs over 66 games, showcasing emerging power potential. The following year, Mitchell moved up to High-A in the , improving to .284 with 10 home runs and a .456 in 111 games, earning recognition as a top Pirates prospect. The 2020 minor league season was canceled due to the , but Mitchell returned in 2021 assigned to the Double-A of the Double-A Northeast, where he batted .279 with 12 home runs across 115 games split between Altoona and Triple-A . Mitchell's promotion to Triple-A Indianapolis came late in the 2021 season, marking the final step in his rapid ascent through the Pirates' system after skipping Class AA full-time. In Double-A with Altoona, he highlighted his power with standout performances, including a three-hit game featuring two s on July 1, 2021, driving in four runs. At Triple-A in 2022, Mitchell started strong with a .306 in his first 34 games before his major league call-up, leading the team in and demonstrating consistent contact skills. He shuttled between and throughout 2022 and 2023, returning to Triple-A after brief MLB stints; notable highlights included a career-high five with his first of 2023 on April 25, and a three-run homer on June 10 that sparked a series win. In 2023, he appeared in 78 games for , batting .261 with nine s before his final assignment there following a midseason option. Mitchell made his MLB debut on May 24, 2022, starting in right field for against the Rockies at . In his first at-bat, he struck out, but in his second, he recorded his first career hit—an RBI single to center field off , scoring Diego Castillo and giving a 1-0 lead. Over parts of two seasons with from 2022 to 2023, Mitchell appeared in 71 games, batting .222 with a .284 , .343 , five home runs, and 17 RBIs in 216 at-bats. His tenure ended on September 1, 2023, when designated him for assignment to clear a 40-man roster spot for .

San Diego Padres

Following his departure from the Pittsburgh Pirates organization, Cal Mitchell signed a contract with the San Diego Padres on November 15, 2023, including an invitation to . Mitchell was assigned to the Padres' Triple-A affiliate, the , for the entire 2024 season. In 122 games, he posted a .277 , .359 , and .512 , along with 22 home runs, 70 RBIs, and 12 stolen bases. These figures marked career minor league highs for Mitchell, including the most games played (122), home runs (22), and walks (55). Despite this productive campaign at the Triple-A level, Mitchell was not added to the Padres' 40-man roster and elected free agency on November 4, 2024.

Chicago White Sox

On December 1, 2024, the signed outfielder Cal Mitchell to a minor league contract that included an invitation to major league spring training. This move came after Mitchell's strong 2024 season in Triple-A with the Padres' affiliate, where he batted .277 with 22 home runs and 70 RBI over 122 games, raising expectations for a potential breakout in a new organization. Mitchell began the 2025 season assigned to the White Sox's Triple-A affiliate, the , of the . In his first 10 games, he struggled offensively, managing just 3 hits in 27 at-bats for a .111 , with one and limited extra-base production. These underwhelming results contrasted sharply with the depth and competition in Charlotte's , where the Knights roster featured multiple established minor leaguers vying for playing time amid the parent club's rebuilding efforts. The White Sox organization, in the midst of a multi-year rebuild following a 41-121 record in 2024, prioritized younger prospects and roster flexibility in the minors during the early 2025 season. On April 26, 2025, Mitchell was released by the to streamline the outfield group and allocate resources toward emerging talent.

San Francisco Giants

Following his release from the organization in late April 2025, Cal Mitchell signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants on April 29, 2025. He was promptly assigned to the Giants' Double-A affiliate, the , where he aimed to regain form as an . Mitchell appeared in 40 games for Richmond, batting .169 with 24 hits in 142 at-bats, including 3 home runs and 7 RBIs. His performance was hampered by a high rate of 46 in 156 plate appearances, alongside 14 walks, reflecting persistent challenges with plate discipline despite efforts to refine his approach at the Double-A level. Positionally, he split time between right and left field, showcasing some versatility in the outfield alignments. The Giants released Mitchell on June 22, 2025, as part of ongoing roster adjustments amid his underwhelming output and the team's need to prioritize other prospects. This stint marked another brief trial in the 2025 season, underscoring his difficulties in re-establishing consistent production in affiliated ball.

Piratas de Campeche

Following his release from the Giants organization on June 21, 2025, Cal Mitchell signed as a with the of the Mexican League on July 12, 2025. This move came amid a challenging 2025 season marked by multiple organizational transitions for Mitchell. As a left fielder, Mitchell joined a league known for its competitive balance and role as a key destination for former Major League Baseball prospects seeking to extend their professional careers. The Mexican League, operating at a level comparable to Triple-A baseball, features a blend of domestic Mexican talent and international veterans, with gameplay characterized by high offensive output due to hitter-friendly ballparks and a 110-game regular season schedule. Mitchell adapted to this environment by focusing on power hitting and outfield defense, contributing to the Piratas' lineup in the Southern Division. In 19 regular-season games with the Piratas in 2025, Mitchell recorded a .197 (14-for-71), along with 4 s, 13 RBIs, 2 stolen bases, and a .762 . The Piratas finished the regular season at 47-43, securing third place in the Southern Division and qualifying for the , where they advanced to the Serie del Rey, the league championship series, before being eliminated by the . In the , Mitchell contributed with a in the South Zone Championship Series against the and a against the . The Piratas de Campeche, founded in 1980 and based in Campeche City, represent one of the Mexican League's longstanding franchises with a history of success, including league championships in 1983 and 1996. As of November 14, 2025, Mitchell remains an active roster member for the team ahead of the 2026 season.

References

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