Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates offered their 19-year-old baseball prospect, Konnor Griffin, a nine-year contract worth $140 million, even though he hadn't played in the major leagues yet. Griffin, who is considered the top prospect in Major League Baseball, made his debut against the Baltimore Orioles shortly after the deal was offered.
Key Facts
- Konnor Griffin is 19 years old and a top prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
- He is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in Major League Baseball.
- The Pirates offered him a nine-year, $140 million contract.
- This contract makes Griffin the highest-paid player to have never played a major league game.
- Griffin was called up to the majors and debuted against the Baltimore Orioles.
- He was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft.
- Just before this, another young player, Colt Emerson, signed a deal for eight years and $95 million with the Seattle Mariners.
