Player Profile: Blake Mitchell

Blake Mitchell was born in Clear Lake, Texas, on August 3, 2004.  He played high school baseball at Sinton High School in Sinton, TX. He was the top-ranked catcher and the top overall player in Texas in 2023. In high school, he played in 93 games, and he hit .457 with 34 doubles, five triples, 13 home runs, 98 RBI, 107 runs scored, and 118 walks. On the mound, he appeared in 19 games going 7-0 with a 0.69 ERA, a 0.84 WHIP, and 96 strikeouts in 50.2 innings. Mitchell was the top-ranked catcher nationally and ranked eighth overall. He committed to play college baseball at Louisiana State University.

When Was Blake Mitchell Drafted?

Mitchell entered the 2023 draft as the 14^th overall prospect and the seventh high school prospect. He was drafted by the Kansas City Royals with the eighth overall pick.