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Konnor Griffin Showcasing Elite Power in Camp
Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop prospect Konnor Griffin has been showcasing extreme power early in spring training, according to Anthony Castrovince of MLB.com. The 2024 first-round pick was reportedly hitting home runs so far that they bounced off the roof of Pirate City deep beyond the outfield fence. This shouldn't necessarily come as a surprise after Griffin belted 21 homers across 122 games last year. He ascended from Single-A to Double-A, ultimately slashing .333/.415/.527 with an 8.9% walk rate, a 21.7% strikeout rate, and 165 wRC+. If the contact and power skills weren't enough, he also showed off blazing speed with 65 stolen bases. The 19-year-old is a five-tool prospect with superstar upside. He's not quite ready to make the leap to the majors, but he'll push to open the year at Triple-A with his MLB debut not far down the road.
Source: Anthony Castrovince
Source: Anthony Castrovince
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