Konnor Griffin, Jackson Prep and LSU baseball signee picked by Pittsburgh Pirates in 2024 MLB Draft

LSU baseball signee and Jackson Prep star Konnor Griffin was selected by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft.

Griffin, 18, produced the best baseball season by a high school athlete, winning Gatorade National player of the year . Being the first high school player selected in the 2024 Draft, the pick holds a slot value of $6,216,600.

Here's what the Pittsburgh Pirates are getting in Griffin.

What Konnor Griffin brings to the Pittsburgh Pirates

The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Griffin can play shortstop and centerfield as well as pitch, with MLB scouts preferring him in centerfield. After reclassifying from the 2025 draft, Griffin commands the zone well at the plate, and his elite speed causes fielders to hurry in plans and pitchers to keep him occupied while on the bases.

MLB.com scout reports say, "He possesses five-tool potential. Griffin also has well-above-average speed, giving him 30-30 upside."

Griffin helped lead Jackson Prep to its seventh consecutive MIAS Class 6A title and his fifth.

Konnor Griffin's Jackson Prep's baseball stats

Griffin played 43 games in 2024:

• .559 batting average
• 66 hits
• nine home runs
• 39 RBIs
• 87 stolen bases
• 10-0 record on the mound
• 0.72 ERA
• 107 strikeouts

Michael Chavez covers high school sports, among others, for the Clarion Ledger. Email him at mchavez@gannett.com or reach out to him on X, formerly Twitter @MikeSChavez .

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