"Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball, will make his MLB debut Friday at PNC Park for Pittsburgh's 2026 home opener against the Orioles."
"The Pirates and Griffin are finalizing a nine-year, $140 million contract extension - a deal that is expected to be the largest ever signed by a player before his first major league appearance."
"Griffin, 19, won't turn 20 until April 24, which means he'll be the first teenage position player to reach the majors since Juan Soto debuted in 2018."
"The minor league résumé he's leaving behind includes a .438/.571/.625 slash line in five games, with five walks, four strikeouts, and three stolen bases."
Konnor Griffin, the No. 1 prospect in baseball, will debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday. The team is finalizing a nine-year, $140 million contract extension with him, expected to be the largest signed before a player's first major league appearance. At 19, Griffin will be the first teenage position player to debut since Juan Soto in 2018. He had a strong performance in Triple-A, slashing .438/.571/.625 in five games, showcasing his readiness for the major leagues.
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