2026 Stats
AVG
.261
HR
4
RBI
21
R
29
SB
12
Rest-of-Season Projections
2026 Fantasy Outlook
Griffin came into 2025 with high expectations as one of the toolsiest prospects in the lower levels, but he exceeded the hype, even as the consensus top prep position player from the 2024 First-Year Player Draft. Known for his plus-plus speed, premium athleticism and physical 6-foot-4, 225-pound frame, Griffin looks the part of a future superstar in fantasy and real life. He slashed .333/.415/.527 with 21 home runs, 65 steals and a 21.7 percent strikeout rate as a 19-year-old playing 50 games at Single-A, 51 games at High-A and 21 games at Double-A. His wRC+ actually climbed with each promotion, culminating with him being 75 percent better than the average Double-A hitter despite being the second-youngest hitter with 80 plate appearances at the level, behind only Leo De Vries. There were questions about Griffin's hit tool as an amateur, but now the only real question is when he'll make his big-league debut in 2026. Despite the fact he hasn't played at Triple-A, Griffin is already one of Pittsburgh's best position players, and the two sides may work on a contract extension this winter/spring that would accelerate his timetable. He can play anywhere on the diamond but has seen the most work at shortstop. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a nine-year, $140 million contract extension with the Pirates in April of 2026. Contract includes $10 million in salary escalators.
Serving as DH vs. Minnesota
Griffin (forearm) is serving as the designated hitter and batting sixth against the Twins on Friday, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
Analysis
Per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Griffin has not been cleared to throw due to a right forearm flexor strain but has been given the green light to hit. Marcell Ozuna will see a dip in playing time while Griffin gets rep at DH, and Jared Triolo will see more starts at shortstop as well.
Per Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Griffin has not been cleared to throw due to a right forearm flexor strain but has been given the green light to hit. Marcell Ozuna will see a dip in playing time while Griffin gets rep at DH, and Jared Triolo will see more starts at shortstop as well.
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Batting Order Slot Breakdown
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Left/Right Batting Splits
Since 2024
+5%
OPS vs LHP
2026
+5%
OPS vs LHP
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024vs Left | .745 | 47 | 0 | 5 | .286 | ||||
| Since 2024vs Right | .707 | 152 | 4 | 16 | .254 | ||||
| 2026vs Left | .745 | 47 | 0 | 5 | .286 | ||||
| 2026vs Right | .707 | 152 | 4 | 16 | .254 | ||||
| 2025vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Home/Away Batting Splits
Since 2024
+23%
OPS at Home
2026
+23%
OPS at Home
| OPS | PA | HR | RBI | AVG | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Since 2024Home | .776 | 117 | 2 | 14 | .283 | ||||
| Since 2024Away | .631 | 82 | 2 | 7 | .230 | ||||
| 2026Home | .776 | 117 | 2 | 14 | .283 | ||||
| 2026Away | .631 | 82 | 2 | 7 | .230 | ||||
| 2025Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2025Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
| 2024Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Konnor Griffin compare to other hitters?
This section compares his stats with all batting seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 400 plate appearances)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity and Barrels/PA % are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 400 PA) and Hard Hit Rate is benchmarked against last season's data (min 400 PA). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
BB/K
0.26BB Rate
7.0%K Rate
26.6%BABIP
.344ISO
.133AVG
.261OBP
.322SLG
.394OPS
.716wOBA
.317Exit Velocity
87.4 mphHard Hit Rate
31.8%Barrels/PA
5.0%Expected BA
.242Expected SLG
.395Sprint Speed
27.1 ft/secGround Ball %
53.1%Line Drive %
18.8%Fly Ball %
28.1%Prospect Rankings History
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2025 Fantasy Outlook
Griffin, the consensus top prep position player from the 2024 draft, has four loud tools, while his hit tool is more of a question mark. A 6-foot-4, 215-pound righty hitter who plays a good shortstop and an even better center field, Griffin has 70-grade speed, a 70-grade arm and plus power that could tick up even more at his physical peak. He turns 19 in April, so he's on the younger side for his class, and most sluggers who are as tall and as young as Griffin come with some hit tool risk. Projecting prep hit tools is one of the toughest tasks for amateur scouts, so there's not going to be much clarity on whether that's a clear weakness or a non-issue until the Mississippi high schooler gets to full-season ball. He didn't play after getting selected ninth overall by the Pirates and should get assigned to Single-A to begin the year. Griffin has a very high ceiling as a 30/30 candidate whose defensive utility should keep him in the lineup every day.
More Fantasy News
Cleared to hit, not throw
Pirates senior director of sports medicine Todd Tomczyk told reporters Friday that Griffin is dealing with a muscle strain in his right forearm but has been cleared to serve as the team's designated hitter, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.
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Managing forearm issue
Griffin is dealing with soreness in his right forearm, Danny Demilio of PittsburghBaseballNow.com reports.
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Pops fourth homer
Griffin went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Wednesday against the Cubs.
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Batting leadoff versus lefty
Griffin will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Tuesday's game against the Cubs.
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Idle for series finale
Griffin is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
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Latest Fantasy Rumors
Could sign extension soon
Griffin and the Pirates are "deep into extension negotiations," according to Buster Olney of ESPN.
Analysis
No agreement has been reached yet, but it seems both parties aren't too far apart. According to Olney's report, the Pirates want to sign Griffin to a deal similar to Corbin Carroll's eight-year, $111 million extension with the Diamondbacks, but Griffin wants something closer to the eight-year, $130 million pact that Roman Anthony signed with the Red Sox. Both parties are expected to continue holding talks until they can reach an agreement.
No agreement has been reached yet, but it seems both parties aren't too far apart. According to Olney's report, the Pirates want to sign Griffin to a deal similar to Corbin Carroll's eight-year, $111 million extension with the Diamondbacks, but Griffin wants something closer to the eight-year, $130 million pact that Roman Anthony signed with the Red Sox. Both parties are expected to continue holding talks until they can reach an agreement.