Summary
The Pittsburgh Pirates are considering extending the contract of their top baseball prospect, Konnor Griffin. Griffin, who is 19, has recently gained attention for his performance in spring training and is seen as a key player for the Pirates' future.
Key Facts
- Konnor Griffin is a 19-year-old baseball player.
- He hit two home runs during a spring training game at JetBlue Park.
- Baseball America, FanGraphs, and MLB Pipeline rank him as the top prospect in baseball.
- The Pittsburgh Pirates picked him ninth in the 2024 MLB Draft.
- His original contract was worth $6.53 million.
- He played in Single-A with the Bradenton Marauders then moved to Double-A Altoona.
- In his first minor league season, he had 21 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 65 stolen bases.
- The Pirates are interested in keeping Griffin long-term through a contract extension.
