Konnor Griffin Earns Promotion to Greensboro
According to Chase Ford of MiLB Central, the Pittsburgh Pirates are promoting 2024 first rounder Konnor Griffin to the High A Greensboro Grasshoppers.
Prior to the Pirates selecting Griffin as the ninth round choice in last year’s MLB Draft, he was considered by most baseball publications as the top prep player entering the ‘24 draft.
After getting an opportunity to showcase his talents with Pittsburgh in spring training, Griffin was sent to Bradenton to begin the 2025 season.
Despite the average age of the Low A level being 21, the 19-year-old Griffin produced outstanding numbers. In 231 plate appearances, he led the Florida State League with a .338 average and a .932 OPS. Griffin’s best asset is his speed, which used to steal 26 bases; second most in the FSL.
On the defensive side, Griffin played 32 games at shortstop, as well as eight in center field, and was equally good at both positions.
Griffin will make his High A debut on Tuesday, when Greensboro visits Rome.