Mitchell was the Twins' regular centerfielder in 1982 and hit .249 with two HR, 48 runs, and 28 RBI. (JFC)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » May 16, 1983: Despite six 9th-inning runs on solo home runs by Dave Engle and Bobby Mitchell and 2-run shots by Gary Gaetti and Mickey Hatcher, the Twins lose 7–6 to Oakland. Engle's and Hatcher's are pinch hits.