Andrew Mitchell excels as pitcher for Zion-Benton

Andrew Mitchell is a talented pitcher for the Zion-Benton baseball team. He surprised everyone when he made the varsity team as a freshman. Coach Tim Schiappacasse noticed him right away during tryouts. Mitchell quickly gained trust from his team for important games. In his first season, Mitchell faced challenges but learned valuable lessons. His freshman year included a tough start but ended with a 3.84 ERA and 61 strikeouts. He believes experiencing failure helped him grow stronger mentally. This year, he is pitching with much more confidence and strategy. Now in his junior year, Mitchell has improved his skills and performance. He has a better understanding of game situations. In recent games, he has showed his abilities by pitching complete games and striking out several batters. His current record is 2-0 with a 1.75 ERA. Mitchell comes from a baseball family. His father, Derek, played professionally and is now part of the coaching staff. He has helped Andrew develop both physically and mentally. Derek emphasizes the importance of handling failure and focusing on improvement. Andrew Mitchell continues to impress with his strong performances on the mound. His journey shows that hard work and learning from mistakes can lead to success in sports.