Konnor Griffin Ranked Top Prospect In All of Baseball
With the graduation of Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony on Thursday, there’s a new #1 prospect in baseball, according to both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline, and it’s Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates.
When the Bucs selected Griffin ninth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, they were getting the best high school position player. A signing bonus just over $6.5 million was enough for the Jackson Prep standout to turn pro - rather than honoring his commitment to LSU.
Griffin debuted this year at the Low A level with the Bradenton Marauders. He received 231 plate appearances; slashing .338/.396/.536, while posting a 158 wRC+.
On June 10th, the Pirates rewarded Griffin with a promotion to High A Greensboro. He’s put up a .296/.408/.463 slash line, along with a wRC+ of 148 for the Grasshoppers.
During the month of June, Griffin reached base safely in every game he played, which resulted in a .500 OBP.
Griffin’s best asset is his plus speed, and it’s been on display in a big way, as he’s combined to steal 42 bases - the most by a Pirates minor league player in his first season of professional ball.
This year, Griffin was one of two prospects to represent Pittsburgh in the MLB Futures Game. The other being Esmerlyn Valdez, who is currently with the Altoona Curve.
Pirates’ fans collectively held their breath during the game, when Griffin took an inside fastball to the wrist. Fortunately, the injury wasn’t significant, and Griffin is back with Greensboro and playing.
For Griffin to go from high school draft pick a year ago, to now becoming the best prospect in all of minor league baseball, is truly remarkable.