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Mitch Jebb

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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

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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

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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

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  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.
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