April 8 (UPI) -- The Pittsburgh Pirates signed rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin to a nine-year contract extension, they announced Wednesday
Sources told ESPN, the New York Post and The Athletic that the deal is worth a franchise-record $140 million. Griffin, baseball's top prospect, is now under contract with the Pirates through the 2034 season.
"Signing Konnor is a meaningful commitment to this team, this city and our fans," Pirates owner Bob Nutting said in a news release. "It reflects our belief in Konnor, in this season's club and in the future of our organization.
"Konnor represents everything we value in a player: exceptional talent, strong character, a team-first mentality and a maturity that stood out to all of us from the beginning. He is the right person, from the right family, and this is another important step in the work we have been doing to build something lasting."
WELCOME TO THE SHOW, KONNOR GRIFFIN
