Mitch Jebb
Pittsburgh Pirates
Shortstop
Born: (2002-05-13) May 13, 2002
Saginaw, Michigan
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

Mitchell Louis Jebb (born May 13, 2002) is an American professional baseball shortstop in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.

College career

In Jebb's college career at Michigan State University, he was a three-time all-Big Ten selection, being Third team all-Big Ten in 2023 and 2022, and Freshman all-Big Ten in 2021.[1] During the 2022 season Jebb had a .356 batting average and six home runs, Jebb followed up his great season with another great one in 2023 where he recorded a .337 batting average, with 15 doubles and one homerun.[2]

In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[3]

Professional career

Jebb was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round, with the 42nd overall selection, of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[4][5] On July 14, 2023, Jebb signed with the Pirates for a $1.65 million signing bonus.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Paul, Tony. "Mitch Jebb, Michigan State shortstop, selected by Pirates in 2nd round of MLB Draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  2. ↑ Ford, Ryan. "Michigan State baseball's Mitch Jebb goes No. 42 to Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 MLB draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  3. ↑ "#38 Mitch Jebb - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Pirates' Mitch Jebb: Snagged by Bucs". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  5. ↑ Samra, Steve. "Pittsburgh Pirates select Michigan State shortstop Mitch Jebb in 2023 MLB Draft". Yardbarker. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
  6. ↑ "Pirates Sign Second-Rounder Mitch Jebb, Three Other Draft Picks". pittsburghbaseballnow.com. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
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