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1 Professional career  



1.1  Chicago Cubs  





1.2  Baltimore Orioles  





1.3  Washington Nationals  





1.4  Atlanta Braves  





1.5  Texas Rangers  





1.6  Lamigo Monkeys  





1.7  Boston Red Sox  





1.8  Somerset Patriots  





1.9  New York Mets  





1.10  York Revolution  





1.11  Sultanes de Monterrey  





1.12  High Point Rockers  





1.13  Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)  





1.14  High Point Rockers (second stint)  







2 References  





3 External links  














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Mitch Atkins
Atkins with the Baltimore Orioles
Free agent
Pitcher
Born: (1985-10-01) October 1, 1985 (age 38)
Browns Summit, North Carolina, U.S.

Bats: Right

Throws: Right

Professional debut
MLB: July 29, 2009, for the Chicago Cubs
CPBL: May 26, 2015, for the Lamigo Monkeys
MLB statistics
(through 2011 season)
Win–loss record0–0
Earned run average6.75
Strikeouts17
CPBL statistics
(through 2015 season)
Win–loss record8-7
Earned run average4.53
Strikeouts88
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Mitchell Shane Atkins (born October 1, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and Baltimore Orioles, and in the Chinese Professional Baseball League (CPBL) for the Lamigo Monkeys.

Atkins played high school baseball at Northeast Guilford High SchoolinMcLeansville, North Carolina. He originally committed to Elon University, but was drafted by the Cubs as the 216th overall pick in the seventh round of the 2004 MLB Draft.

Professional career

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Chicago Cubs

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Atkins was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 7th round, 216th overall, of the 2004 Major League Baseball draft. After signing, Atkins made his professional debut for the AZL Cubs. In 2005, he played for the Low-A Boise Hawks, recording a 3–6 record and 5.03 ERA in 15 appearances. He spent the 2006 season with the Single-A Peoria Chiefs, registering a 13–4 record and 2.41 ERA with 127 strikeouts in 25 games. He split the 2007 season between the Double-A Tennessee Smokies and the High-A Daytona Cubs, accumulating a 9–8 record and 3.57 ERA in 141.0 innings of work. In 2008, Atkins split the year between Tennessee and the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, pitching to a 17–7 record and 4.00 ERA with 132 strikeouts in 28 games. He began the 2009 season in Iowa.[1]

In his minor league career, Atkins was twice named the Pacific Coast League Pitcher of the Week and also was a Southern League All-Star (2008), Florida State League All-Star (2007), and a Midwest League All-Star (2006). He was believed to be the first MLB player from Guilford County NC schools since 1964.[2]

He made his Major League debut on July 29, 2009, against the Houston Astros. Atkins pitched two games during late July 2009, allowing no runs, but would not see a big league mound again until July 9, 2010, when he pitched a 1.1 innings in Los Angeles. On September 21, 2010, Atkins was designated for assignment by the Cubs after recording a 6.30 ERA in 5 games.[3] On November 6, 2010, Atkins elected free agency.

Baltimore Orioles

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On November 15, 2010, Atkins signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles organization.[4] On July 5, 2011, Atkins was selected to the active roster and made his first major league start in a loss against the Texas Rangers. After struggling to an 8.44 ERA in 3 games, on August 31, 2011, Atkins was outrighted off of the 40-man roster and was assigned to the Triple-A Norfolk Tides.[5]

Washington Nationals

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He signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals on February 9, 2012.[6] He spent the season with the Triple-A Syracuse Chiefs, recording a 6–9 record and 4.87 ERA. He elected free agency on November 2.

Atlanta Braves

[edit]

After a short stint with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball, on June 3, 2013, the Atlanta Braves signed Atkins to a minor league deal.[7] He spent the rest of the season with the Double–A Mississippi Braves.

Texas Rangers

[edit]

On December 31, 2014, he signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers.[8] He was released on March 31, 2015.[9]

Lamigo Monkeys

[edit]

Atkins signed to pitch for the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball but a few days before the season started he left the team and signed with the Lamigo Monkeys of the Chinese Professional Baseball League instead.[10][11] Atkins won the Taiwan Series with the Monkeys in 2015, pitching to a 8–7 record and 4.53 ERA in the regular season.

Boston Red Sox

[edit]

On February 22, 2016, he signed a minor league contract with the Boston Red Sox, and played for their affiliate teams Pawtucket Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs and Lowell Spinners.[12] He led the Eastern League in strikeouts, with 145, and elected free agency on November 7, 2016.[13]

Somerset Patriots

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On March 28, 2017, Atkins signed a 1-year contract with the Somerset Patriots of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.

New York Mets

[edit]

On June 22, 2017, Atkins signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets organization.[14] He made 14 starts for the Triple–A Las Vegas 51s, posting a 4–8 record and 5.65 ERA with 57 strikeouts in 78.0 innings pitched. Atkins elected free agency following the season on November 6.[15]

York Revolution

[edit]

On April 11, 2018, Atkins signed with the York Revolution of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He registered a 12–7 record and 4.17 ERA in 25 games for York in 2018. Atkins re-signed with the team for the 2019 season.[16] He pitched to an 11–6 record and 2.81 ERA for York in 2019 and became a free agent following the season.

Sultanes de Monterrey

[edit]

Atkins played for the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican Pacific League for the 2019-20 winter season. He later signed with their counterpart team in the Mexican Baseball League (LMB) for the 2020 season. Atkins did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the Mexican League season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[17]

High Point Rockers

[edit]

On May 6, 2021, Atkins signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[18]

Sultanes de Monterrey (second stint)

[edit]

On June 18, 2021, Atkins's contract was purchased by the Sultanes de Monterrey of the Mexican League.[19] He was released on July 11, 2021.[20]

High Point Rockers (second stint)

[edit]

On August 1, 2021, Atkins re-signed with the High Point Rockers of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball.[21] He made 8 total starts for the team, registering a 4.37 ERA with 30 strikeouts in 35.0 innings pitched. He became a free agent following the season.

On August 11, 2022, Atkins re-signed with the High Point Rockers. In 6 starts for the team, he logged a 3–0 record and 4.91 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 25+23 innings of work. Atkins became a free agent again following the season.

On July 14, 2023, Atkins once more re–signed with the Rockers.[22] In 7 games (6 starts), he struggled to a 1–4 record and 8.13 ERA with 23 strikeouts across 27+23 innings pitched.

On April 15, 2024, Atkins re–signed with High Point for a fourth consecutive year.[23] However, he was released by the team prior to the season on April 23.[24]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Mitch Atkins Minor, Winter, Independent, CPBL & Mexican Leagues Statistics & History".
  • ^ "Mitch Atkins' rise no surprise to local fans : News-Record.com : Greensboro & the Triad's most trusted source for local news and analysis". Archived from the original on September 4, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
  • ^ "Cubs Designate Mitch Atkins for Assignment".
  • ^ "Odds & Ends: Sandberg, d'Backs, Lee, Huff".
  • ^ "Outrighted to the Minors: Ballard, Atkins".
  • ^ "Minor Moves: Mitch Atkins, Steve Holm".
  • ^ "Braves sign Mitch Atkins to minor league deal". June 2, 2013.
  • ^ "Minor Moves: Weathers, Marinez, Atkins". MLB Trade Rumors.
  • ^ Todd, Jeff (March 31, 2015). "Released: Bello, Herndon, Accardo, Rodriguez, Rogers". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 31, 2015.
  • ^ "International Notes: Fanning, Capitales, Atkins".
  • ^ Ashmore, Mike (April 20, 2015). "Atkins leaves Patriots to pitch in Taiwan". mycentraljersey.com. Retrieved April 24, 2015.
  • ^ 2016 MiLB Statistics. MiLB.com. Retrieved on July 6, 2016.
  • ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2016". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  • ^ "Transactions". New York Mets.
  • ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved June 27, 2023.
  • ^ "York Revolution pitcher Mitch Atkins - March 20, 2019 Photo on OurSports Central".
  • ^ "Mexican League Cancels 2020 Season".
  • ^ "Rockers Add MLB Vet, Triad Native Mitch Atkins". May 6, 2021.
  • ^ "MITCH ATKINS REGRESA A LA SULTANA". sultanes.com.mx (in Spanish). Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  • ^ Mitch Atkins Stats, Highlights, Bio | MiLB.com Stats | The Official Site of Minor League Baseball
  • ^ @RockersBaseball (August 1, 2021). "🗣 HE'S BAAAAACK!!!! RHP Mitch Atkins has been resigned, activated and he'll start on the mound today against the Power! First pitch at 5:05 #RockOn #KeepRocking" (Tweet). Retrieved August 1, 2021 – via Twitter.
  • ^ "Mitch Atkins Stats & Scouting Report". baseballamerica.com. Retrieved December 30, 2023.
  • ^ "2024 Transactions". atlanticleague.com. Retrieved April 16, 2024.
  • ^ "2024 Transactions". baseball.pointstreak.com. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
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