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Scouting Report
Updated May 15, 2026
Konnor Griffin, baseball's top prospect and 9th overall pick in 2024, made his MLB debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates at age 19 and was signed to a nine-year contract extension through 2034. After early struggles, Griffin has shown significant offensive improvement in recent games, including two home runs off premium pitching in his last five games, particularly excelling against high-velocity fastballs.
Strengths
- + Recent offensive improvement after early struggles
- + Two home runs off premium pitching in last five games
- + Effective against high-velocity fastballs
- + Top prospect status with five-tool talent
- + Elite speed and power potential
- + Recently signed long-term contract extension through 2034
- + Baseball America Minor League Player of the Year 2025
- + Exceptional athleticism and versatility
Weaknesses
- - Early MLB career struggles
- - Historical batting average concerns
- - Only 19-20 years old with limited major league experience
- - Questions about hit tool (though largely addressed)
About
Konnor Griffin is a shortstop for the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Player Overview
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Pittsburgh Pirates
Recent News
Konnor Griffin is at shortstop and hitting second on Saturday against the Phillies.
May 16, 2026
Konnor Griffin went 1-for-5 with a run scored during Friday's loss to the Phillies.
May 16, 2026
Gregory Soto allowed three runs (two earned) in the ninth inning on Friday to blow a save against the Phillies.
May 15, 2026
Konnor Griffin went 2-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Pittsburgh's win over the Rockies on Thursday.
May 14, 2026
Konnor Griffin is starting at shortstop and hitting second against the Rockies on Wednesday.
May 13, 2026