| Mitch Jebb | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Shortstop | |
| Born: 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
- ^ Paul, Tony. "Mitch Jebb, Michigan State shortstop, selected by Pirates in 2nd round of MLB Draft". The Detroit News. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "#38 Mitch Jebb - Profile". pointstreak.com. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- ^ "Pirates' Mitch Jebb: Snagged by Bucs". CBS Sports. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ Samra, Steve (10 July 2023). "Pittsburgh Pirates select Michigan State shortstop Mitch Jebb in 2023 MLB Draft". Yardbarker. Retrieved 10 July 2023.
- ^ "Pirates Sign Second-Rounder Mitch Jebb, Three Other Draft Picks". pittsburghbaseballnow.com. 14 July 2023. Retrieved July 15, 2023.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference (Minors)
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