Meet 19-year-old Konnor Griffin -- MLB's new No. 1 prospect after an unprecedented rise

Pirates' Konnor Griffin New Top Prospect in Baseball

The top prospect in baseball belongs to the Pittsburgh Pirates. After Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony graduated from prospect eligibility, Konnor Griffin has ascended to the top of the rankings. The Pirates chose Griffin with the ninth pick in the 2024 draft, the first prep player taken last year. Questions over his hit tool allowed the Mississippi-native to fall into the Pirates’ lap, and he’s silenced any concerns since making his prof…

Meet 19-year-old Konnor Griffin -- MLB's new No. 1 prospect after an unprecedented rise

With Roman Anthony officially graduating from prospect status on Thursday with his 46th day of active big league service time (one more than the maximum for future rookie eligibility), there's a new No. 1 atop MLB Pipeline's Top 100 Prospects list. Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin ascends to the top spot