Mitchell Parker

Mitchell Parker (born September 27, 1999, in Albuquerque, New Mexico) is a left-handed pitcher who throws left and bats left. A product of Manzano High School, he played college baseball at San Jacinto Junior College before being selected by Washington in the 5th round (pick 22) of the 2021 MLB Draft. Parker made his MLB debut on April 15, 2024. In 2024, Parker worked primarily as a starting pitcher, logging 29 starts and 151.0 innings with a 4.29 ERA, 7.93 K/9, and a 1.30 WHIP. His pitching profile included a 1.37 GB/FB rate and 18 home runs allowed (1.07 HR/9). In 2025, his MLB role remained starter-heavy (30 starts, 164.2 innings). His Mitchell Parker stats for the season included a 5.68 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 25 home runs allowed, and 9 wins, with 11 quality starts. In 2026 (regular season), Parker’s usage shifted to the bullpen (22 relief appearances, 39.2 innings), where he recorded 3 wins, 1 save, and a 6.58 ERA with 7.71 K/9 and a 1.49 WHIP. Pitch-tracking data shows a four-seam fastball averaging 93.6 mph (max 96.6), with a slider and curveball as key secondary offerings—central to his Mitchell Parker MLB profile and pitching mix.