Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Garrett Mitchell, 27-year-old Milwaukee Brewers center fielder, was scratched from Wednesday's lineup due to illness but returned to action by Saturday. Through early May 2026, Mitchell is hitting .219 (21-for-96) with 1 HR, 21 RBI, 5 SB in 32 games. He experienced a strong start (.273/.437/.436 through 20 games) but has since collapsed with a .424 OPS over the next 15 games, including a brutal .129/.176/.161 stretch in May. Mitchell continues to struggle with a 37.5% whiff rate (6th worst in MLB) and 41.2% strikeout rate in May, limiting his ability to capitalize on elite exit velocities. He has shown durability this season (35 of 38 games played), a significant improvement from his injury-plagued past, but his inconsistency and inability to make consistent contact remain major concerns.
Strengths
- + Improved durability - played 35 of 38 games (major improvement from injury history)
- + Elite exit velocities when making contact
- + Patient approach with high walk rate early season
- + Speed potential with 5 stolen bases
- + Capable of dominating in specific matchups
- + Recent home run suggests some progress against high fastballs
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Garrett Mitchell is a center fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers.
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Recent News
Bailey Ober yielded three runs in five innings Sunday in a victory over the Brewers.
May 17, 2026
Garrett Mitchell crushed a 115.5-mph homer off Bailey Ober in one his three at-bats before being lifted for a pinch-hitter Sunday against the Twins.
May 17, 2026
Garrett Mitchell doubled twice and stole a base against the Padres on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Brewers activated OF Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list.
May 12, 2026