The Pittsburgh Pirates selected shortstop Konnor Griffin with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.
PITTSBURGH -- The Pittsburgh Pirates drafted shortstop Konnor Griffin with the No. 9 overall pick in the MLB Draft, hoping he'll feature for the franchise in the coming years.
He had a great senior season, leading Jackson Prep to a 31-4 record, their sixth consecutive and Mississippi record MAIS Class 6A state championship, plus the No. 19 ranking from Perfect Game. Griffin also performed as a right-handed pitcher, a 7-1 record, 81 strikeouts to just 15 walks and a 1.38 ERA in 50.2 innings pitched as a senior.
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