Mariners draft switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje 15th overall
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With the 15th pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, the Seattle Mariners selected Jurrangelo Cijntje, a switch-pitcher from Mississippi State.
Cijntje gained notoriety while switch pitching for Curacao at the 2016 Little League World Series. He also made an impression at the 2022 MLB Draft Combine. He really grew into his own at Mississippi State in 2024, winning eight games and striking out 113 in 90 2/3.
Bio
Age: 21
Position: Pitcher
Height/Weight: 5-11, 200 lbs
Bats/Throws: S/S
School: Mississippi State
Pick value (15): $4,880,900
2024 Stats
| IP | W-L | ERA | WHIP | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90.2 | 8-2 | 3.67 | 1.10 | 113 |
Tools
- Rare ambidextrous pitcher
- Right-handed fastball touches 98 mph
- Relies on more breaking balls from left side
Why fans will love this player
- Marcus Stroman comps from right side
- Left-side stuff profiles more as reliever
Things he'll need to overcome
- Left-handed offerings not comparable to right side
- Some scouts want him to focus on throwing from one side
- Small frame could lead to durability issues