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Pirates' Rookie Konnor Griffin Hits 110.1 mph Double

5/9/2026

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Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a 110.1 mph double at Chase Field on Tuesday night.
Griffin, who turned 20 weeks ago, is batting .256 with two homers, 16 RBIs and a $140 million, nine-year deal.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo called the 110.1 mph hit impressive for a rookie.
The 2024 rookie class is on pace for 47 Wins Above Replacement, the fifth-highest total since 1950, featuring Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and Chase DeLauter.

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Konnor Griffin of the Pittsburgh Pirates hit a 110.1 mph double at Chase Field on Tuesday night.
Griffin, who turned 20 weeks ago, is batting .256 with two homers, 16 RBIs and a $140 million, nine-year deal.
Arizona Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo called the 110.1 mph hit impressive for a rookie.
The 2024 rookie class is on pace for 47 Wins Above Replacement, the fifth-highest total since 1950, featuring Kevin McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and Chase DeLauter.