Spring training has a way of turning excitement into expectation. And right now, no player embodies that better for the Pittsburgh Pirates than No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin.
The 19-year-old phenom has already given fans exactly what they wanted to see this spring. He has three hits — all home runs — 6 RBI, a .750 slugging percentage and a 1.028 OPS in just 16 at-bats. Every swing seems to fuel the same conversation: Could Griffin actually make the Opening Day roster?
But according to Pirates insider Jason Mackey, it might be time for everyone to take a breath.