"As mentioned, Griffin is the top prospect in baseball and there seems to be little debating it. Baseball America, ESPN, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs and The Athletic all have him in the top spot going into 2026. Some even consider him the best prospect in years. The ninth overall pick from 2024, he's viewed as a rare five-tool monster."
"Last year, he went from Single-A to High-A to Double-A, getting into 122 games overall. He hit 21 home runs and stole 65 bases. He slashed .333/.415/.527 on the year. He got some help from a .403 batting average on balls in play but everyone believes in the bat."
"Players in this position are also often signed to extensions. In recent years, cornerstone players like Fernando Tatis Jr., Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Wander Franco, Jackson Merrill, Roman Anthony, Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuña Jr. and others have signed big multi-year extensions."
Konnor Griffin, the ninth overall pick from 2024, is widely regarded as baseball's top prospect by major publications including Baseball America, ESPN, MLB Pipeline, FanGraphs, and The Athletic. At just 19 years old, he is considered a rare five-tool player and elite shortstop with exceptional pitching ability. Last season, Griffin progressed through Single-A, High-A, and Double-A, appearing in 122 games while hitting 21 home runs, stealing 65 bases, and posting a .333/.415/.527 slash line. The Pirates are considering him for their Opening Day roster despite his lack of Triple-A experience. Both Griffin and Pittsburgh are open to negotiating a long-term extension, following a trend of elite prospects signing multi-year deals with their organizations.
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