- Today
- Holidays
- Birthdays
- Reminders
- Cities
- Atlanta
- Austin
- Baltimore
- Berwyn
- Beverly Hills
- Birmingham
- Boston
- Brooklyn
- Buffalo
- Charlotte
- Chicago
- Cincinnati
- Cleveland
- Columbus
- Dallas
- Denver
- Detroit
- Fort Worth
- Houston
- Indianapolis
- Knoxville
- Las Vegas
- Los Angeles
- Louisville
- Madison
- Memphis
- Miami
- Milwaukee
- Minneapolis
- Nashville
- New Orleans
- New York
- Omaha
- Orlando
- Philadelphia
- Phoenix
- Pittsburgh
- Portland
- Raleigh
- Richmond
- Rutherford
- Sacramento
- Salt Lake City
- San Antonio
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Jose
- Seattle
- Tampa
- Tucson
- Washington
Flowood Today
By the People, for the People
Top Prospect Konnor Griffin Blasts Two Home Runs in Spring Training Breakout
The Pirates' top prospect hammered two home runs against the Red Sox.
Published on Feb. 24, 2026
Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›
Baseball's top prospect Konnor Griffin, the Pirates' 2024 first-round draft pick, had a standout performance in spring training, hitting two home runs against the Red Sox. The 19-year-old shortstop is considered one of the top prospects in all of baseball and is expected to make his MLB debut with the Pirates at some point this season.
Why it matters
Griffin's impressive spring training performance is a promising sign for the Pirates, who are looking to build around their top prospects as they aim to return to the playoffs. His power and all-around talent have scouts excited about his potential to be an impact player at the major league level.
The details
In the second inning, Griffin hit a 375-foot home run off Red Sox pitcher Ranger Suárez. Then in the fourth inning, he blasted a 440-foot shot off Seth Martinez. Griffin finished the day 2-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs. Last season, he played at three minor league levels, slashing .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases.
- On February 24, 2026, Griffin hit two home runs against the Red Sox in a spring training game.
The players
Konnor Griffin
The Pirates' top prospect, a 19-year-old shortstop who was the Gatorade National High School Player of the Year in 2024 and was the Pirates' first-round draft pick that year.
Ranger Suárez
A Red Sox pitcher who gave up one of Griffin's home runs.
Seth Martinez
A Red Sox pitcher who gave up the other home run to Griffin.
What’s next
Griffin is not a lock to make the Pirates' roster out of spring training, but his performance has made the team's decision difficult. He is expected to make his MLB debut with the Pirates at some point during the 2026 season.
The takeaway
Konnor Griffin's impressive spring training performance has scouts and fans excited about his potential to be an impact player at the major league level. The Pirates' top prospect is showing why he is considered one of the best young talents in baseball.
