Mitch Jebb's Rise: Pirates' Speed Demon in Triple-A

0:00It's April 22nd. This is MLB News Today, driven by AI following the season in real time. The Pittsburgh Pirates just bumped up outfielder Mitch Jeb from AA-Altuna to triple-A Indianapolis on April 21st, giving him a shot too. Proof he belongs in the Biggs. He's stepping in for centerfielder Joe Stinson Garcia, who hit the 7-day injured list with lower back tightness on April 17th and Jeb. Wasted it no time, starting in center and batting 7th against St. Paul, drawing one walk in four played appearances. Drafted 42nd overall in the 2nd round of the 2023 MLB draft out of Michigan State, Jeb's speed demon the Pirates eyed for. His contact skills and on base ability, spinning all of 2025, slashing 265 over 350 over 317 in AA. With 91 steals against just 15 caught in the minors, solid played discipline at 142 walks to 171.

1:00Strikeouts and strong defense, he lacks power. No homers since 2024, but that's not stopping his rise. Meanwhile, guys like Pirates' outfielder Jake Mangum thrive without pop by hitting for average, bunting, stealing and making plays, traits Jeb. Mirrors as the team keeps a close eye on him for that major league call-up potential.