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Mitch Jebb

Mitch Jebb
Pittsburgh Pirates
Second baseman / Shortstop
Born: (2002-05-13) May 13, 2002 (age 22)
Saginaw, Michigan, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right

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

College career

Jebb attended Swan Valley High School and Michigan State University.[1] In Jebb's college career, 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.[2] 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.[3]

In 2022, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Hyannis Harbor Hawks of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

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.[5][6] On July 14, 2023, Jebb signed with the Pirates for a $1.65 million signing bonus.[7]

References

  1. ^ Bernreuter, Hugh (April 25, 2023). "Swan Valley's Mitch Jebb makes MLB case at MSU". MLive.com. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ^ Paul, Tony (July 9, 2023). "Mitch Jebb, Michigan State shortstop, selected by Pirates in 2nd round of MLB Draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  3. ^ Ford, Ryan (July 9, 2023). "Michigan State baseball's Mitch Jebb goes No. 42 to Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 MLB draft". Detroit Free Press. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  4. ^ "#38 Mitch Jebb - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
  5. ^ "Pirates' Mitch Jebb: Snagged by Bucs". CBS Sports. July 10, 2023. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  6. ^ Samra, Steve (July 10, 2023). "Pittsburgh Pirates select Michigan State shortstop Mitch Jebb in 2023 MLB Draft". Yardbarker. Retrieved July 10, 2023.
  7. ^ "Pirates Sign Second-Rounder Mitch Jebb, Three Other Draft Picks". pittsburghbaseballnow.com. July 14, 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.