"Signing Konnor is a meaningful commitment to this team, this city and our fans. It reflects our belief in Konnor, in this season's club and in the future of our organization."
"Konnor represents everything we value in a player -- exceptional talent, strong character, a team-first mentality and a maturity that stood out to all of us from the beginning."
"By waiting to finalize the deal until after Griffin's debut, Pittsburgh is eligible to reap a first-round draft pick through the Prospect Promotion Incentive should Griffin win Rookie of the Year or finish in the top three of MVP voting in 2026, 2027 or 2028."
Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old shortstop, signed a nine-year extension worth $140 million with the Pittsburgh Pirates. This deal is the largest in franchise history for a rookie. Griffin debuted as the first teenage position player since 2018 and is seen as a franchise-level talent. The contract secures three years of free agency and reflects the team's commitment to building a winning organization. Griffin was the ninth overall pick in the 2024 draft and was named the consensus minor league player of the year in 2025.
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