Konnor Griffin, the top prospect in baseball, has been called up by the Pittsburgh Pirates for their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles. He was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft and has shown strong performance in the minors, batting .333 with a .941 OPS last year. Griffin started this season at Triple-A Indianapolis, achieving seven hits in 16 at-bats and three stolen bases. The Pirates are also negotiating a long-term deal with him.
"Konnor Griffin, who turns 20 on April 24, was the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 draft. Playing in the minors last year, the 6-foot-3, 222-pound shortstop batted .333 with a .941 OPS."
"He started this season at Triple-A Indianapolis, where he has seven hits in his first 16 at-bats with three stolen bases."
"If he remains with the team the rest of the season, the Pirates are eligible to receive a draft pick through the Prospect Promotion Incentive."
"Sources told ESPN's Buster Olney on Wednesday that the Pirates are deep into negotiations with Griffin on a long-term deal."
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