Buckle up, Pittsburgh Pirates fans. The Konnor Griffin hype train has officially gone bullet-speed.
ESPN just dropped their bold predictions for 2026, and tucked right there between the usual “this guy will break out” and “that team will disappoint,” fantasy guru Tristan Cockcroft went full send on the Pirates’ future face of the franchise.
Konnor Griffin will win National League Rookie of the Year in 2026, Cockroft predicted. Oh — and the Pirates win the NL Central.
While that second part feels… let’s say aspirational, the Griffin love is undeniable.