Mitch Jebb Stats & Scouting Report

AB	431
AVG	.253
OBP	.341
SLG	.355
HR	6

Full name Mitchell Louis Jebb
Born 05/13/2002 in Saginaw, MI
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 185 / Bats: L / Throws: R
School Michigan State
Drafted in the 2nd round (42nd overall) by the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2023 (signed for $1,647,500).

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School: Michigan State Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.2
BA Grade:45/High
Tools:Hit: 55. Power: 40. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 45.

Jebb made an impact on Michigan State’s program as a freshman, when he made the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2021 and was one of the team leaders in hits. He then followed up with an even better sophomore campaign, where he slashed .356/.429/.490 with 10 doubles and 20 stolen bases. Following the season he played in the Cape Cod League, where he ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the circuit and continued to hit for average and showcase his speed on the bases. During his 2023 draft season Jebb hit .337/.438/.495 with a 13.3% walk rate and 11.6% strikeout rate. A 6-foot-1, 185-pound lefthanded hitter, Jebb has an unorthodox swing, with a crouched and hunched over stance and slappy approach designed to spray line drives to all fields. He does have solid bat speed, and can occasionally put a bit of a charge into the ball when he gets extended to his pull side, but it’s certainly a contact-over-power sort of approach that caters to Jebb’s strengths. His pure bat-to-ball skills are strong, and he managed an 88% contact rate in 2023, including a 93% in-zone contact rate to go with solid pitch recognition. Jebb is a plus runner and has solid range defensively, but needs to improve his infield actions and arm strength at shortstop. Center field could be a possibility for him as well.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

BA Grade: 45/High

Track Record: After a decorated career at Michigan State, Jebb was the Pirates’ choice with their second-round selection and signed for a bonus of $1,647,500. He made the Big Ten’s All-Freshman team in 2021. He was even better in his sophomore season, then put together a standout stint in the Cape Cod League. He began his pro career in Low-A Bradenton and put together a solid opening act, including a .780 OPS and 11 stolen bases. He finished his college career with more walks (82) than strikeouts (68) and continued that trend in the first stages of his professional career.

Scouting Report: Jebb’s game is based around contact and speed. His swing is unorthodox but he can be short and quick to the ball and manipulate the barrel to different sectors of the strike zone. Though he’s never hit for much impact, the Pirates believe there’s more to come after seeing him reach the upper deck at PNC Park in a pre-draft workout. He’s also shown the chops to filet balls to the opposite field. Jebb has plus speed, but his fringy throwing arm might force him off of shortstop as he moves up the ladder. He’s an average defender at the position now, and his speed might make center field an option as well.

The Future: Jebb will move to High-A Greensboro in 2024. The hitter-friendly environment there will give him a power boost. If he reaches his ceiling, he could be a middle-diamond defender who hits toward the bottom of the lineup.

Scouting Grades Hit: 55 | Power: 40 | Run: 60 | Field: 50 | Arm: 45

Draft Prospects

School: Michigan State Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21.2
BA Grade:45/High
Tools:Hit: 55. Power: 40. Run: 60. Field: 50. Arm: 45.

Jebb made an impact on Michigan State’s program as a freshman, when he made the Big Ten All-Freshman team in 2021 and was one of the team leaders in hits. He then followed up with an even better sophomore campaign, where he slashed .356/.429/.490 with 10 doubles and 20 stolen bases. Following the season he played in the Cape Cod League, where he ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the circuit and continued to hit for average and showcase his speed on the bases. During his 2023 draft season Jebb hit .337/.438/.495 with a 13.3% walk rate and 11.6% strikeout rate. A 6-foot-1, 185-pound lefthanded hitter, Jebb has an unorthodox swing, with a crouched and hunched over stance and slappy approach designed to spray line drives to all fields. He does have solid bat speed, and can occasionally put a bit of a charge into the ball when he gets extended to his pull side, but it’s certainly a contact-over-power sort of approach that caters to Jebb’s strengths. His pure bat-to-ball skills are strong, and he managed an 88% contact rate in 2023, including a 93% in-zone contact rate to go with solid pitch recognition. Jebb is a plus runner and has solid range defensively, but needs to improve his infield actions and arm strength at shortstop. Center field could be a possibility for him as well.