Konnor Griffin's first season in pro ball is going better than anyone could have expected.
Aug 2, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin who was the ninth overall pick in first round of the 2024 First-Year Player Draft looks on at the batting cage before a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at PNC Park. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images | Charles LeClaire-Imagn Images
While the Pittsburgh Pirates' 2025 season has been dismal, one positive is that they still have some very impressive prospects emerging from their farm system, led by 2024 first-round pick Konnor Griffin.