Konnor Griffin Impresses in Pirates' Spring Training

Konnor Griffin, the Pirates’ first-round pick in the 2024 Draft, has been making quite an impression during his first Spring Training camp. When Griffin singled in his first at-bat on February 23, manager Derek Shelton's reaction was likely shared by many fans—excitement over the hit, followed by astonishment at realizing Griffin was born in 2006. As the Pirates' No. 2 prospect according to MLB Pipeline, Griffin has shown why he is highly regarded, highlighted by his first professional home run against the Orioles on Saturday.
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Griffin, who was born during Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" reign at the top of the Billboard charts, is eager to absorb as much as possible from his time with the big league team. “Being around the big league team, I’m just trying to learn as much as I can,” Griffin said earlier this Spring Training. “It’s a great opportunity to grow my game and see how things are run at the big league level.” His precocious performance and dedication to learning have been evident, and the Pirates are hopeful that Griffin will continue to develop into a key contributor for the team's future success.