Pirates' Griffin Set for MLB Debut

0:00It's April 2nd. Welcome to MLB News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Pirates fans brace yourselves. Their number one prospect, 19-year-old Connor Griffin, is set for his MLB debut Friday in the home opener. Drafton 9th overall in 2024, he tore up the miners last year with a 333 average, 21 homers, and 65, steals over 122 games from single A to double A. Earlier this spring, Griffin competed for the shortstop job, but got sent to triple A right before opening day. He hit 438 there in 5 games, showing quick adjustments against top velocity after some early struggles in camp, scouts rave about his 5 tools, all graded 60 or better. His minor league weighted runs created plus ranks 7th all time, since 2006, among guys with 500 played appearances, beating out. Cars like Julio Rodriguez and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Diving into the data, Griffin's power popped with a 111 mile per hour homer in spring,

1:05the hardest for Pittsburgh this year. His sprint speed logged more explosive runs than almost anyone on the team last season, and his arm clocks 87 miles per hour on top throws. Top 15, among big league short stops. At just 19, he turns 20 later this month. Griffin becomes the first teenage position player since Juan Soto in 2018, with plenty of. Upside, still brewing for the bucks.