Cincinnati brought back manager Ned Hanlon for a second season, while the team made some trades during the off-season to continue with their rebuilding.
Shortstop Tommy Corcoran, who was with Cincinnati from 1897, was purchased by the New York Giants, leaving the Reds with 25-year-old Hans Lobert to play the position.
24-year-old pitcher Andy Coakley, who spent the previous five seasons with the Philadelphia Athletics of the American League, also joined the Reds.
Mitchell had a solid rookie season, leading Cincinnati with a .292 batting average with a team high 163 hits.
Infielders Other batters Note: Pos = Position; G = Games played; AB = At bats; H = Hits; Avg.