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Konnor Griffin: Teen Prospect Making Waves in Pirates Spring Training
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Nineteen-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin is making waves in Pittsburgh Pirates spring training, with a strong performance that could earn him a spot on the Opening Day roster against the New York Mets. Griffin, who played shortstop or outfield last year, has mostly seen time at short this spring and faces competition from Nick Gonzales and Jared Triolo. His impressive stats, including 21 home runs and 94 RBIs in 122 games across three minor league levels, have scouts and fans buzzing about his potential. If Griffin makes the roster, he would join rare company as the first teenage position player to debut that early since Juan Soto in 2018 and be the youngest since Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Jr. in 1989.
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