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Pittsburgh Pirates' Konnor Griffin Debuts with Record Contract

4/5/2026

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Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates made his MLB debut, the first teenage position player since Juan Soto in 2018.
Griffin signed a record nine-year, $140 million contract.
Griffin's speed and power draw comparisons to Bobby Witt Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr., and he is listed as a 30% favorite for Rookie of the Year.
After a challenging spring training, he excelled in Triple-A before his call-up.

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Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates made his MLB debut, the first teenage position player since Juan Soto in 2018.
Griffin signed a record nine-year, $140 million contract.
Griffin's speed and power draw comparisons to Bobby Witt Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr., and he is listed as a 30% favorite for Rookie of the Year.
After a challenging spring training, he excelled in Triple-A before his call-up.