Konnor Griffin
American baseball player (born 2006) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Konnor Thomas Griffin (born April 24, 2006) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization.
| Konnor Griffin | |
|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Pirates – No. 85 | |
| Outfielder | |
| Born: April 24, 2006 Florence, Mississippi, U.S. | |
Bats: Right Throws: Right |
Amateur career
Griffin attended Jackson Preparatory School in Flowood, Mississippi, playing as an outfielder and pitcher.[1]
As a junior in 2023, Griffin hit .537 with eight home runs and 19 stolen bases and went 7–1 with a 1.38 earned run average (ERA).[2] In the Summer after his junior year, he played in the High School All-American Game.[3]
Griffin reclassified from the 2025 to the 2024 class and committed to Louisiana State University (LSU) to play college baseball.[4][5]
Professional career
Griffin was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates with the 9th overall pick of the 2024 Major League Baseball draft. On July 31, 2024, Griffin signed with the Pirates on a $6.53 million contract.[6]
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