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Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin makes MLB debut at 19

sportsApr 3, 2026438

Konnor Griffin, a 19-year-old top prospect, made his major league debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates as the starting shortstop. He received a loud ovation and delivered an RBI double in his first big-league at-bat as Pittsburgh edged the Baltimore Orioles 5-4. The club called him up a week earlier, capping a rapid rise through the minors. His debut injects high-end young talent into the Pirates lineup and immediately puts him in early NL Rookie of the Year conversation.

Key Highlights

Konnor Griffin, 19, started at shortstop in his major league debut.
He hit an RBI double in his first big-league at-bat.
Pirates beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 in Griffin's debut.