Kevin Mitchell
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Kevin Darnell Mitchell
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 210 lb.
- Debut September 4, 1984
- Final Game August 3, 1998
- Born January 13, 1962 in San Diego, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
- Cousin of Keith Mitchell.
- In Dwight Gooden's autobiography it was claimed that Mitchell held Gooden hostage and killed his cat.
In 1981 he brawled with teammate Darryl Strawberry during a pickup basketball game.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 2-time NL All-Star (1989 & 1990)
- NL MVP (1989)
- NL Silver Slugger Award Winner (1989)
- NL Slugging Percentage Leader (1989)
- NL OPS Leader (1989)
- NL Total Bases Leader (1989)
- NL Home Runs Leader (1989)
- NL RBI Leader (1989)
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 5 (1987, 1989-1991 & 1994)
- 30-Home Run Seasons: 3 (1989, 1990 & 1994)
- 40-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1989)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1989)
- 100 Runs Scored Seasons: 1 (1989)
- Won a World Series with the New York Mets in 1986
| NL MVP | ||
|---|---|---|
| 1988 | 1989 | 1990 |
| Kirk Gibson | Kevin Mitchell | Barry Bonds |
