Donovan Mitchell
From BR Bullpen
- Bats Left, Throws Right
- Height 5' 1", Weight 172 lb.
- School University of North Carolina at Charlotte
- Born November 27, 1969
IF Donovan Mitchell was drafted in the 14th round of the 1992 amateur draft by the Houston Astros and played seven seasons in the Astro organization, retiring after the 1998 campaign.
In 1999 Mitchell was a coach for the GCL Mets, and in 2000 he coached the Capital City Bombers. He was the Assistant director of minor league operations in 2001, and returned to the field as coach of the Brooklyn Cyclones in 2002. He coached Capital City again in 2003 and Brooklyn again in 2004-2005. In 2006-2007 Mitchell managed the Kingsport Mets.
[edit] Year-By-Year Minor League Managerial Record
| Year | Team | League | Record | Finish | Organization | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Kingsport Mets | Appalachian League | 34-33 | 4th (t) | New York Mets | |
| 2007 | Kingsport Mets | Appalachian League | 35-33 | 4th | New York Mets | |
| 2008 | Savannah Sand Gnats | South Atlantic League | 61-76 | 12th | New York Mets |
