Griffin's Rookie Debut: Topps Card & Pirates' New Star

0:00On April 5th, Pittsburgh Pirates' shortstop, Connor Griffin, the 19-year-old top prospect just made his big league debut on April 3rd, 20. 26. And tops already dropped his first official rookie card. In his debut at PNC Park against the Baltimore Orioles, he crushed an RBI double in his very first ad-bat, driving in a run to put the Pirates up. Early in their home opener, Griffin started at shortstop, seventh in the lineup, and smoked a curveball from Kyle Bradish for a 368-foot double to center. He scored later that inning on a single, helping build a two-nothing lead, and flash gold glove defense with a double play and a key throw in the Pirates 5-4 win. Fans are buzzing about this kid's poise, walked in his next-played appearance, challenged a bad strike call successfully, and looks locked in as the everyday shortstop moving forward. That debut hit set the stage for instant memorabilia hype. Griffins rolled out the card fast as part of their NOW series, card number 49, showing

1:04Griffin swinging and celebrating at second. You can grab one for $8.99, or bundles, like $5.39.99 up to $20. $120.99, with Rare 4 or Versions 2. Griffin's arrival signals a bright shift for Pittsburgh, blending raw speed and skill that could redefine their infield for years. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI.