Griffin: Pirates' Teen Phenom Ready to Spark

0:00On April 3rd, Pittsburgh pirates just called up 19-year-old outfielder Griffin, making him the first teenage position player to hit an MLB field in 8 years. He'll suit up for several weeks before blowing out 20 candles on April 24th. This kid's been tearing it up in the minors, and now he's getting his big league shot right as the season heats up. The last team to do this was Juan Soto back in 2018, who went on to become a superstar. Griffin's arrival has fans buzzing about another young phenom ready to make waves. At Triple-A Indianapolis, he racked up seven hits in a small sample, batting 438 with three doubles and a 1.196 OPS. He drew five walks and only struck out four times, showing serious played discipline. Keep an eye on Griffin. He could spark something special for the pirates this spring. Stay tuned with MLB News Today, AI-powered updates. I'm Cory with The Story.