It appears that the top prospect in baseball is headed to the major leagues! Konnor Griffin, a 19 year old shortstop, is reportedly set to make his MLB debut tomorrow in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ home opener! In a cryptic post made by the official Pirates social media account this morning, Griffin is featured with the caption “Opening Debut.”
Other reports have indicated that the Pirates do intend to call Griffin up for their home opener against the Baltimore Orioles tomorrow. Griffin has been terrific for the Pirates’ Triple A affiliate the Indianapolis Indians, hititng .462 (6/13) and stealing two bases.
In addition to the surprising early season call up, the Pirates and Griffin’s team are reportedly in “deep negotiations” on a possible extension. Per ESPN’s Buster Olney, the Pirates’ proposal is the in the range of the 8 years worth $111 million that the Diamondbacks recently inked Corbin Carroll to. However, Griffin’s agent is asking for a deal closer to the 8 year, $130 million deal that the Red Sox signed Roman Anthony to last season.
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