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Konnor Griffin Assigned to Minors; Pittsburgh Pirates Debut Delayed
Konnor Griffin, the Pittsburgh Pirates' highly touted prospect, was reassigned to minor league camp. The 19-year-old shortstop showcased skills during Grapefruit League games but will not be on the season-opening roster.
The Pittsburgh Pirates will delay the debut of Konnor Griffin, their highly regarded 19-year-old prospect. Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday, following several weeks in which he demonstrated skills that have made him MLB Pipeline's No. 1 overall prospect. Pirates manager Don Kelly said that leaving Griffin off the season-opening roster was a difficult decision. Kelly told reporters that Griffin handled himself professionally, showing maturity during the big league camp. Kelly expressed excitement about Griffin's future with the Pirates.
Key Facts
- Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.
- Griffin is a 19-year-old shortstop.
- MLB Pipeline ranks Griffin as the No. 1 overall prospect.
- In 16 Grapefruit League games, Griffin homered four times and had nine RBIs.
- Griffin batted .171 with 13 strikeouts in 41 at-bats.
- Manager Don Kelly acknowledged the difficulty of excluding Griffin from the opening-day roster.
- Kelly noted Griffin's professional conduct and maturity during the major league camp.