Sam Mitchell brings a live arm and bullpen upside to Alabama
In 2026, Mitchell has shown a small but workable bullpen sample for Alabama, going 1-0 with a 5.87 ERA and three strikeouts over 7.2 innings across five appearances, so the early results are uneven but the stuff is enough to keep him interesting.[1] His value is less about the stat line and more about the profile: he was ranked the No. 2 RHP in Alabama by Perfect Game, and outside evaluations describe a smooth, loose arm with a sharp slider and strikeout potential.[7][8] That makes him a good fit for a team betting on development, not immediate polish.[1][7][8]
