Connor Griffin
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A 19-year-old shortstop prospect for the Pittsburgh Pirates who is ranked as the consensus #1 overall prospect in baseball. Griffin has generated significant podcast discussion regarding his potential Opening Day debut and elite defensive development. He also appeared in podcast coverage of a Barstool employee combine event where his bench press performance became a topic of conversation.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 14, 2026
Trump Deletes Post Displaying Himself As God | April 14, 2026
“19-year-old signed to 9-year, $140M extension before playing professional game”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 10, 2026
Hannah Montoya Subs In For Brandon's 7-Year Work Anniversary | Mostly Sports EP 628 | 4.10.26
“Participated in mini golf tournament; struggles with matches and lighters; from South Carolina”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Apr 10, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2463: Filled to the Brim
“Signed 9-year, $140M extension with Pirates at age 19 with only 22 MLB appearances”
Fox News Hourly Update · Apr 9, 2026
8PM ET 04/08/2026 Newscast
“Rookie shortstop signed record $140 million nine-year contract extension after five games”
Waddle & Silvy · Apr 8, 2026
4/8: The Waddle & Silvy FAFO Show- Pt II
“19-year-old signed to 9-year, $140M contract; example of early-career locking strategy”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 8, 2026
PMS 2.0 1531 - The Masters Preview, Quentin Richardson, Jason Kelce LIVE From The Masters, Jeff Passan, Darius Butler, & AJ Hawk
“19-year-old pitcher signed to 9-year, $140 million extension, largest Pirates contract ever”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Apr 8, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2462: Coolness Personified (and Quantified)
“19-year-old Pirates prospect promoted to majors after strong AAA performance, youngest player in majors this season”
First Things First · Apr 3, 2026
Thunder beat Lakers, Luka Doncic suffers hamstring injury, Brou’s MVP Ballot, Title Pie
“19-year-old Pirates prospect making debut; youngest shortstop since A-Rod, signed to nine-year $140M contract”
The Pat McAfee Show · Apr 3, 2026
PMS 2.0 1528 - Feel Good Friday with Coach K, Koa Peat, 4 Star QB Israel Abrams, Miami Head Coach Mario Cristobal, 4 Star Edge Rashad Streets, & Oregon Head Coach Dan Lanning
“19-year-old signed 9-year, $100M+ deal; youngest starting shortstop since Alex Rodriguez”
Miller and Moulton · Apr 3, 2026
April 3, 2026 Hour 1
“19-year-old shortstop prospect signed to 9-year, $140 million contract, making MLB debut”
Brock and Salk · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 3 - For You In Review, Gee Scott
“Signed $140 million contract, making MLB debut with televised game”
First Take · Apr 3, 2026
Hour 2: High on the Huskies?
“19-year-old prospect debuting as first teenage position player since Juan Soto, signed to $140M extension”
Felger & Massarotti · Apr 2, 2026
Red Sox Start 2026 Season 1-5 // What do the Red Sox want to be? - 4/2
“Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop whose contract structure mirrors Red Sox's approach to young player deals”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Apr 2, 2026
Previewing Final Four Weekend + Artemis II Goes To Space | Mostly Sports EP 621 | 4.2.26
“Pirates prospect making MLB debut; shares name with podcast contributor Connor Griffin, creating confusion”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 27, 2026
Reacting To The Barstool Combine + Who Are The Top 5 NBA Shooters? | Mostly Sports EP 597 | 2.27.26
“Barstool employee whose bench press rep at combine became controversial focal point of episode discussion”
Miller and Moulton · Feb 26, 2026
February 26, 2025 Hour 2 - John Perrotto
“19-year-old Pirates shortstop prospect ranked as top prospect in baseball, expected to debut opening day”
Mostly Sports With Mark Titus and Brandon Walker · Feb 25, 2026
Konnor Griffin Has Arrived In MLB + Have People Turned On Luka? | Mostly Sports EP 595 | 2.25.26
“MLB prospect for Pittsburgh Pirates; #1 ranked prospect at 19, potential Opening Day debut candidate”
Effectively Wild: A FanGraphs Baseball Podcast · Feb 18, 2026
Effectively Wild Episode 2441: Re-signed and Resigned
“Consensus #1 overall prospect; 19-year-old shortstop for Pittsburgh Pirates with elite defensive development”