On Friday afternoon, the Pittsburgh Pirates are playing the Baltimore Orioles (at home).
The Pirates are playing their first home game of the season, and Konnor Griffin is also making his MLB debut at 19.
Pittsburgh Pirates Star Konnor Griffin Made MLB History
Griffin got an RBI double in his first-ever plate appearance in the Major Leagues.
His hit also made history.
Sarah Langs wrote: “Teenagers with at least 1 extra-base hit & RBI in MLB debut (RBI official since 1920):
4/3/26 Konnor Griffin 9/2/12 Jurickson Profar 4/28/12 Bryce Harper 6/24/98 Adrian Beltre 9/19/67 Bob Moose 9/21/63 Denny McLain 9/10/61 Ken Hubbs 9/9/58 Johnny Callison 6/25/53 Ted Kazanski 9/14/50 Ted Tappe 7/5/45 Whitey Lockman 8/19/1925 Johnny Hodapp”
Griffin was the ninth pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
At 19, he was the top prospect in all of baseball.
The MLB wrote before the game: “Baseball’s No. 1 prospect has arrived 😤 Konnor Griffin is playing shortstop and hitting 7th in his Major League debut for the Pirates 🏴☠️”
Griffin’s Career
Griffin is coming off a strong minor league season where he batted .333 with 21 home runs, 94 RBI’s, 65 stolen bases and 117 runs.
In addition to superstar pitcher Paul Skenes, he has given the Pirates’ fanbase a lot of energy.
ESPN’s Buster Olney wrote (on April 2): “Konnor Griffin’s deal with the Pirates: nine years, $140 million. They’re still working on finalizing.”
Looking At The Pirates
The Pirates came into the day with a 3-3 record in their first six games.
Following their series with the Orioles, they will remain at home to host the San Diego Padres (on April 6).
Sarah Langs added: “At 19 years and 344 days, Konnor Griffin is the youngest player with a walk in his MLB debut since Aramis Ramirez, also for the Pirates, on 5/26/98 (19y 335d) He’s the 4th teen with a walk & RBI in debut (RBI since 1920), joining: 1963 John Paciorek 1963 Rusty Staub 1958 Johnny Callison”
The Pirates are coming off a season where they went 71-91.
They last made the MLB playoffs during the 2015 season.
Pittsburgh Pirates Star Konnor Griffin Made MLB History In Orioles Game