Ethan Lege's time with the Ole Miss Rebels has come to a close.
outfielder agreed to terms and signed with the Pittsburgh Pirates earlier this week. Lege, one of the Rebels' top players, was selected in the fifth round with the No. 444 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft earlier this month.
The Pirates are listing him as a third baseman, so he could move positions for the second time in his career. When he joined the Rebels after starting his career in Delgado Community College, he began his time as the starting third baseman.In 43 games, Lege was one of the top players in what could only be described as a woeful year at Swayze Field. He batted .323 with 40 runs, 53 hits, 13 home runs and 38 RBI before suffering a fractured hand against Mississippi State.
He was named a finalist for the 2024 Ferriss Trophy, which is given annually to the best collegiate baseball player in the state of Mississippi. Ole Miss Ethan Lege vs. Iowa at Oxford-University Stadium in Oxford, Miss. on Saturday, March 2, 2024. Ole Miss won 12-5. / Bruce Newman / USA TODAY NETWORK In 2023, Lege started 49 games at third base. He struck out just 16 times in 181 at-bats. Lege also batted .243 with 44 hits, three home runs, 11 additional extra-base hits and 20 RBI.The Rebels likely are done adding players for the 2025 season in what could be a must-win year for veteran coach Mike Bianco. Earlier this week,, who was sidelined for the entirety of the 2024 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery, announced his return to campus for the 2025 season.
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