Young USA Junior Players Ready for ISF Jr. World Championships

Third in a series of Player Profiles of USA Jr. National team members, who will be competing in the ISF Jr. World Championships at Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada, June 20-29, 2009. Ballparkradio will be broadcasting from Whitehorse, June 25-29, 2008.

#11 Mitchell Elliott
Height: 5′ 10″ – R/R
Position: Outfield
Hometown: Pittsburgh, PA
3330 miles to Whitehorse

Did You Know ?

• Born January 3, 1991
• Attends Pine-Richland High School
• Favorite pro team: St. Louis Cardinals
• Why do you play softball?: “It’s fun, a great experience, and it helps bring my ability to a whole new level in both softball and baseball.”
• Favorite book: 3 Nights in August
• Favorite food: Chicken parmesan
• Favorite Quote: “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” — Wayne Gretsky
• Hero: My parents

Accomplishments

2006 16U Sioux Falls Rookies
• National Runner-Up

Coach’s Corner

“Elliott is a USA outfielder who can play any of the three positions. Mitch will add speed and depth to an already strong core of outfielders. Mitch is the son of long time men’s Major player Tye Elliott.”

— Coach Tim Lyon

Prior Profiles Posted

1. Jeremy Cline
2. Nicholas Cole

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