The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement on a minor league deal with free agent outfielder Calvin Mitchell, as reported by Aram Leighton of Just Baseball. Mitchell, who is represented by Sports Management Partners, will be participating in the major league camp as a non-roster invitee next spring.
Calvin Mitchell, who turns 26 in March, has spent parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the Pittsburgh Pirates. During his time with the Pirates from 2022 to 2023, he accumulated 237 plate appearances and posted a batting line of .222/.284/.343, with five home runs, 11 doubles, three stolen bases, an 8% walk rate, and a 22.4% strikeout rate. A former No. 50 overall draft pick by the Pirates in 2017, Mitchell spent the 2024 season with the San Diego Padres' Triple-A affiliate, El Paso Chihuahuas. Despite his solid performance in Triple-A, where he hit .277/.359/.512 (114 wRC+), he did not receive a call-up to the majors. This marked Mitchell's fourth season with time in Triple-A, and he has maintained a commendable career batting line of .287/.358/.487 in 1067 plate appearances at that level. Mitchell, a left-handed hitter, has shown a propensity for handling Triple-A pitching, although he has experienced some struggles against left-handed pitchers. In the 2024 season, he recorded impressive numbers against right-handers, hitting .309/.397/.595, but struggled against left-handers, batting just .183/.239/.269 in 114 plate appearances. The White Sox's decision to sign Mitchell adds depth to their outfield options and provides an opportunity for the young player to showcase his abilities during spring training. If Mitchell can continue to develop and address his platoon splits, he could become a valuable asset for the White Sox organization.
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