Fred Mitchell

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Frederick Francis Mitchell born Frederick Francis Yapp

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Weight 185 lb.

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Fred Mitchell, known primarily as the manager for the pennant-winning 1918 Cubs, played seven years in the majors. He was primarily a pitcher, but came back in 1910 to be a catcher in 62 games.

After his playing career ended, Fred Mitchell was a Boston Braves coach from 1914 to 1916. He went on to manage the Chicago Cubs from 1917 to 1920, winning a pennant in 1918, and piloted the Braves from 1921 to 1923. He then moved to Harvard University where he coached until 1939.

[edit] Notable Achievements

  • 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 1 (1903)
  • NL Pennants: 1 (1918)
Preceded by
Joe Tinker
Chicago Cubs Manager
1917-1920
Succeeded by
Johnny Evers
Preceded by
George Stallings
Boston Braves Manager
1921-1923
Succeeded by
Dave Bancroft


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