Mitchell Dean

B/T:
S/L
Ht./Wt.:
6-7 / 240
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Russiaville, Ind.
High School:
Western
Prev School:
Western HS

2024: Made three relief appearances ... Recorded a save while posting a 24.92 ERA in 4.1 innings ... Made his collegiate debut on Feb. 23 against St. Bonaventure, allowing just one run over the final three innings with four strikeouts for the save.

High School: Lettered in baseball, basketball and tennis at Western High School … Two-time All-State selection as a pitcher, also earning All-State honors at first base … 2023 Kokomo Tribune Baseball Player of the Year … 2023 ABCA Region 4 All-Region selection … 2023 District E Player of the Year … As a senior, hit .467 with 15 doubles, four home runs and 48 RBI while going 8-1 with a 0.63 ERA and 109 strikeouts in 55 innings … Ranked No. 220 overall player and No. 5 player in Indiana by both Perfect Game and Prep Baseball Report.

Personal: Son of Danny and Mindy Dean … Has one older brother – Parker, who plays baseball at Purdue … Majoring in Business Administration … Chose Louisville over Purdue, Indiana, Alabama and Xavier … Favorite movie is Unbroken … Enjoys hanging out with family and friends, golfing, fishing and hiking … Favorite athlete is Michael Jordan … Fan of the Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bulls and Chicago Bears.