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Griffin's MLB Debut: Pirates' Top Prospect Shines
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Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect, Konnor Griffin, makes his big league debut at shortstop against the Baltimore Orioles, marking a historic moment as the youngest position player to start a game since Juan Soto. The nineteen-year-old phenom, drafted ninth overall in 2023, dominated high school baseball, winning National Gatorade Player of the Year and leading Jackson Prep to four straight state titles. Griffins impressive pro debut last year, including twenty-one homers and sixty-five steals, has fans buzzing. His rise to stardom is further solidified by his invitation to the 2025 All-Star Futures Game alongside fellow Mississippi stud, Braden Montgomery.
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