Griffin Hits MLB HR on Birthday, Pirates' Power Bat

0:00On April 25, Pittsburgh pirate shortstop Conor Griffin just delivered his first major league home run, and it happened right on his 20th. Birthday, the rookie smashed a solo shot off Milwaukee Brewer's starter, Brandon Woodruff in the top of the third inning. Putting the pirates up one nothing, early. That blast came on a 93.4 mile per hour fastball right down the middle, exiting the bat at 104.4 miles per. Hour and traveling 386 feet to right center. After 66 hitless at bats for the long ball, Griffin finally went deep, proving the power of the pirates scouted when they called him up. Fans loved the moment, with Griffin donning the team's welder's helmet in the dugout, even if his teammates held back on the full celebration. Drafted ninth overall in 2024, out of high school in Mississippi, he tore up the miners last year, hitting 21 home runs and stealing 65 bags. This spring, Griffin led pirates camp with four homers, showing he can handle off-speed stuff, and now he's answered questions about Big League.

1:05Velocity two. Just two weeks after signing a nine year, $140 million extension on April 8th, he's justifying that faith. Griffin's off to a hot start, and if he keeps mashing like this, the pirates could have their power bat locked in for years. That wraps MLB news today. Brought to you with AI. I'm Cory with the story.