Michael Gibson
Position: RHP
Height: 6’3”
Weight: 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: B/R
Born: 07/02/2004
College: The Citadel
How Acquired: Drafted 10th Round, 288th Overall, 2026
Bonus: $17,500
40-man Roster: No
Rule 5 Eligible: 2028
Minor League Free Agency: 2031
Options Left: 3
Overview
The Pirates drafted Gibson as a senior out of The Citadel. He played his freshman year at Charleston Southern, didn’t play the next year, then played as a junior at Liberty. He was primarily a hitter the first two seasons, then played regularly as a DH and made 21 pitching appearances, mostly as a reliever at The Citadel. He batted 408/480/633. On the mound, he had a 5.26 ERA and had some trouble with gopher balls. He walked 3.6 per nine innings and struck out 12.4. There isn’t a great deal of information on him, as neither MLB Pipeline nor Baseball America ranked him among the top draft prospects. He throws a fastball about 91-94 mph and a slider at 80. As a senior, Gibson signed for well below the $199,500 slot amount.
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July 12, 2026: Drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in round 10, 288th overall pick; signed July 17.