Rum Bunter's top 10 Pittsburgh Pirates prospects: Where does Konnor Griffin debut?

Number Two: Konnor Griffin

Our second-best Pittsburgh Pirates prospect is their most recent first-round pick, Konnor Griffin. The Pirates had the ninth overall selection in this year's draft and used it on what many considered to be the highest-ceiling prospect in the draft. He was the top-ranked high schooler and brings a ton of talent to the organization.

Drafted out of Jackson Prep, the Pirates inked Griffin to a deal worth just over $6.5 million to convince him to sign instead of attending Louisiana State University. Heading into the draft, Griffin stood at 6'4", 210 pounds, with his primary positions being shortstop and center field. He also pitched some, touching 96 MPH on the mound.

His size helps him generate good raw power, with the potential to hit for plus power in the future. He's a potential double-plus runner, and the arm that he showed off on the mound lets him make deep throws from the left side of the infield or from the outfield.

Griffin's hit tool is the worst part of his game, but it still projects as average. His swing is long, but he's recently improved his swing decision making. Given he just turned 18 in late April, there's plenty more time left for him to improve upon this.

Griffin is a potential 30/30 threat with Gold Glove potential at the most premium non-catcher positions on the field. If Griffin reaches anywhere close to his ceiling, he's a true middle-of-the-order threat who can equip future Pirates teams with a strong defender.