As far as the last few weeks of 2026 went for the NL Central clubs’ prospects, it was an adjustment period for some. But for others, it was business for usual, including the names who tore it up for seemingly all of this past season.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have a few interesting prospects that could make an impact in 2027 and one player should get a chance prior to that.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates had one prospect that was making great strides in 2026, but won't play for the foreseeable future. Pirates outfield prospect Mitch Jebb went on the 7-day injured list back on April 27 and hasn't played since with Triple-A Indianapolis, where he earned promotion to back on April 21.
PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates moved up an outfielder that is looking to make their mark and show they belong at the major league level. The Pirates moved outfielder Mitch Jebb from Double-A Altoona to Triple-A Indianapolis on April 21, where he ended up starting in center field and hitting seventh in the lineup vs.
The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.
For those unfamiliar with my background, I’ve been a season ticket holder at the Altoona Curve (the Double-A of the Pittsburgh Pirates) for about nine seasons now, and scouting my favorite prospects up close and personal each season has been a highlight of this experience for me.
Former Michigan State Spartans second baseman Mitch Jebb has been on a steady incline so far throughout his three-year minor league career but has absolutely exploded this spring as one of the top offensive players at his level.
This is one in a series of stories breaking down PBN’s Top 30 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. As a high draft pick, Mitch Jebb entered the Pittsburgh Pirates’ with a certain level of notoriety.
This is one in a weekly update on the top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects. Another week of minor league baseball is in the books. Jared Jones, the lone Pirates’ top 10 prospect in the big leagues, had the best outing of his young career.
One of the more fun accounts on X is Batting Stance Guy. A fan named Gary Ryness posts videos of him imitating the batting stances of hundreds of current and former players.
Is Mitch Jebb a diamond in the rough kind of prospect? On this edition of the Pirates’ Prospect Updates, we take a look at one of the team’s top position players, shortstop Mitch Jebb.