Pirates to Call Up Konnor Griffin
Baseball’s top prospect is headed to Pittsburgh, as Jason Mackey of the Post-Gazette has reported that the Pirates are calling up Konnor Griffin from AAA Indianapolis, to make his Major League debut in Friday’s home opener at PNC Park.
After being selected by Pittsburgh ninth overall in the 2024 MLB Draft, Griffin hit in the ground running in his first professional season in 2025, as he slashed .333/.415/.527, while hitting 21 home runs and stealing 65 bases across three levels with Bradenton, Greensboro, and Altoona.
Entering spring training, the Pirates had an open competition at shortstop with Griffin, Jared Triolo, and Nick Gonzales. Griffin ended up being among the final cuts.
The Pirates assigned Griffin to Indianapolis. In five games, he collected seven hits and drew five walks, for a .571 on base percentage.
Griffin will be the first rookie shortstop to start a home opener for the Pirates since Jack Wilson in 2001.