The Pittsburgh Pirates announced a nine-year contract extension with 19-year-old shortstop Konnor Griffin on Wednesday, keeping him in Pittsburgh through 2034. The deal, reported at $140 million, marks the largest in franchise history. It surpasses Bryan Reynolds' $106.75 million extension from 2023.
Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington revealed that discussions for Griffin's extension began over the winter, prompted by chairman Bob Nutting's push to secure the top prospect long-term. The Pirates selected Griffin ninth overall in the 2024 draft as the first high school player taken. In his first professional season in 2025, he slashed .333/.415/.527 across three levels from Single-A Bradenton to Double-A Altoona, hitting 21 home runs, driving in 94 runs, scoring 117 times and stealing 65 bases in 122 games. He earned Minor League Player of the Year honors and rose to the top of prospect rankings with his five tools on display. Griffin earned a call-up to the majors after tearing through Triple-A, debuting with an RBI double in his first plate appearance just days before the extension news. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting called the deal 'a long-term commitment to where we're headed as an organization.' He expressed excitement about its impact now and in the future, describing it as an 'unusual and dramatic step' for the franchise. Griffin, from Jackson, Mississippi, emphasized his desire to build winning playoff baseball in Pittsburgh. 'I see a winning organization here,' Griffin said. 'I wanna be a part of it for nine years.' Cherington praised Griffin's team-first approach and first-class representation since signing. 'He has earned trust through that,' Cherington said. The extension ensures no service time concerns and preserves Prospect Promotion Incentive eligibility. Griffin remains a favorite for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pirates sit at 7-4 early in the season, scoring runs at a rapid pace.
