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Pirates’ Konnor Griffin named MLB’s top prospect
by Bryan Mcwilliam
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Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin was named the No. 1 prospect in baseball by MLB Pipeline on Friday.
Griffin topped the list after an impressive 2025 season where he slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs, 94 RBIs, and 65 steals across three minor-league levels.
The Mississippi native was selected ninth overall by the Pirates in the 2024 MLB Draft.
MLB Pipeline’s top five prospects for 2026 are all shortstops.
| RANK | PLAYER | TEAM | POS. | AGE |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Konnor Griffin | Pirates | SS | 19 |
| 2 | Kevin McGonigle | Tigers | SS | 21 |
| 3 | Jesús Made | Brewers | SS | 18 |
| 4 | Leo De Vries | Athletics | SS | 19 |
| 5 | JJ Wetherholt | Cardinals | SS | 23 |
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