| Mitch Atkins | |
|---|---|
| Free Agent – No. -- | |
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: October 1, 1985 Browns Summit, North Carolina |
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| Bats: Right | Throws: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| July 29, 2009 for the Chicago Cubs | |
| Career statistics (through July 18, 2011) |
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| Win-loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 6.75 |
| Strikeouts | 17 |
| Teams | |
Mitchell Shane Atkins (born October 1, 1985 in Browns Summit, North Carolina) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent.
Atkins played high school baseball at Northeast Guilford High School in McLeansville, NC. He originally committed to Elon University, but was drafted by the Cubs in the 7th round of the 2004 MLB Draft, 216th overall.
He made his Major League debut on July 29, 2009 against the Houston Astros. Atkins pitched two games during late July of '09 and then would not see the big league mound again until July 9, 2010 when he pitched an 1.1 innings in L.A. Mitch has twice been named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week. He also was a Southern League All-Star (2008), Florida State League All-Star (2007), and a Midwest League All-Star (2006).
He is believed to be the first MLB player from Guilford County NC schools since 1964.[1]
He started his 1st MLB Game on July 5, 2011 in a losing effort for the Baltimore Orioles. On October 17, he declared for free agency.