US EditionMLB roundup: Konnor Griffin shines in debut as Pirates top Orioles
- On Friday, 19-year-old Pirates shortstop Konnor Griffin delivered an RBI double in his first major league at-bat, propelling Pittsburgh to a 5-4 victory over the Baltimore Orioles in their home opener.
- Called up Thursday, Griffin became the consensus top prospect in baseball and the youngest player to debut at shortstop since Alex Rodriguez did so at 18 for Seattle in 1994.
- Griffin roped his double off Orioles starter Kyle Bradish to drive in Ryan O'Hearn during a four-run second inning; Jared Triolo's single later sent the rookie home for his first career run.
- Pittsburgh's third straight victory moved the team above the.500 mark for the first time since August 4, 2024, with closer Gregory Soto earning his first save in a Pirates uniform.
- Baltimore's Shane Baz faces Pittsburgh's Carmen Mlodzinski on Saturday as the series continues, with the Pirates seeking to extend their winning streak at home.
40 Articles
40 Articles
[Sports Chosun Reporter Park Sang-kyung] "'This player is truly different.'" This is the assessment given by Yahoo Sports on the 4th (Korean time) regarding Connor Griffin (Pittsburgh Pirates), who made his Major League debut. Griffin started as the seventh batter and shortstop in the game against the Baltimore Orioles at home stadium PNC Park and hit a timely double in his first at-bat. Powered by this hit, Pittsburgh scored the first run and w…
Konnor Griffin's Wife Joins Olivia Dunne, Giving Pirates Best 1-2 Punch In MLB History
The top prospect in baseball, Konnor Griffin, made his debut with the Pittsburgh Pirates Friday, going 1 for 3 with an RBI double in his first at-bat. Clearly, this kid is going to be a star. What an unreal system the Pirates have going on at the moment. First Paul Skenes, and now Konnor Griffin. It's amazing they aren't better, isn't it? The talent flowing through the Allegheny is absurd. Sure, Skenes will probably be a Dodger or Yankee at some…
Only 19 years old, future baseball star Konnor Griffin made a memorable debut for his home team, the Pittsburgh Pirates, on Friday.
Konnor Griffin dazzles in debut as Pirates edge Orioles 5-4 for third straight win
Konnor Griffin debuted in style. The 19-year-old Pirates shortstop delivered an RBI double in his first big league at-bat as Pittsburgh held off the Baltimore Orioles 5-4 on Friday. Griffin, called up on Thursday and the consensus top prospect in baseball, looked every bit the part during an electric afternoon at PNC Park. He laced a double to center field off Kyle Bradish (0-2) in the bottom of the second, then showcased his speed while racing …
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 56% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
