Griffin's MLB Debut: Pirates' New Star

0:00It's April 3rd. This is MLB News today, your AI-powered source for everything, MLB. Pittsburgh Pirates just called up 19-year-old shortstop Connor Griffin to the majors, making him the first position player under 20 to debut. Since Juan Soto back in 2018, drafted 9th overall, just 628 days ago, and the 2024 first-year player draft, Griffin hit the field Friday against. The Orioles at PNC Park, batting 7th in the lineup. Griffin tore through the minors last year, smashing 21 homers, driving in 94 runs, and stealing 65 bases while locking down, shortstop. After a shaky spring training, he dropped to AAA Indianapolis, made quick tweaks and raked at 438 over his last few games, earning the fast track. Manager Don Kelly praised how Griffin reset without complaint, calling it impressive for a kid that young chasing big league dreams. The 6-foot-3 Mississippi native, already married to his high school sweetheart,

1:01shared the news with her first before his family rushed to the park. Griffin's tools draw nods to Cal Rick and Junior, but he's all business, saying it's day one to build his legacy alongside pirate stars like Paul, Scenes, and Henry Davis. This loaded squad has it made playoffs since the mid-2010s, and he's shedding prospect hype to contribute right away. Now, Griffin's locked in to apply every adjustment on the field and help Pittsburgh push Rocktober watch this kid carve his spot in the show.