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Griffin's Pre-Debut Deal: A Rare Baseball Feat
21 Mar
Summary
- Griffin was the Pirates' ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft.
- He achieved a rare 20-homer, 65-stolen base season in minors.
- Seven players signed extensions before their MLB debut.
Jackson Griffin, a highly touted prospect, was selected by the Pirates as the ninth overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Last year, he showcased exceptional talent with a .333/.415/.527 slash line, including 21 home runs and 65 stolen bases across three minor league levels. His performance at Double-A Altoona concluded a season that saw him achieve the fifth 20-60 season in Minor League history.
Should Griffin sign a contract extension with the Pirates before his Major League debut, it would be an unusual occurrence. However, this has happened before, with seven players having signed extensions prior to their first big league game. Notably, Colt Keith of the Tigers signed such a deal in January 2024 with no service time. More recently, Samuel Basallo of the Orioles and Kristian Campbell of the Red Sox also signed extensions shortly after their MLB debuts.
