The hype around Konnor Griffin is well documented.
Currently ranked MLB's No. 1 overall prospect, MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo recently examined where the 19-year-old places among the best prospects of this century. Griffin also joined the MLB Pipeline Podcast as a guest recently for a conversation about his extraordinary journey and more.
But if you're still a doubting Thomas who needs to see it to believe it, feast your eyes on this:
Griffin reported to Spring Training in Bradenton, Fla., on Wednesday and didn't waste any time making sure everyone knew he was there. The 6-foot-4, 225-pound righty swinger launched moonshots into the overcast sky with his first swings of big league camp. According to Pittsburgh sports reporter Jason Mackey, he may have even hit a car with one of those swings.
And even if the video doesn't show exactly where these balls landed (if they even have yet), that sound off the bat is an absolute thing of beauty.
Griffin was selected by the Pirates in the first round of the 2024 Draft (No. 9 overall) out of Jackson Prep in Mississippi. He made his pro debut in 2025 and exceeded all -- already high -- expectations by playing his way from Single-A to Double-A while leading all qualified Minor League hitters with a 165 wRC+, finishing with a 20-60 season as a 19-year-old.