Pirates' Konnor Griffin in line to win a major award in MLB
In a poll taken by MLB experts, Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin is a favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award.
Pirates' Konnor Griffin in line to win a major award in MLB originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . After Pittsburgh Pirates infielder Konnor Griffin got off to a slow start, hitting .
231 with a . 631 OPS in April, Griffin has done better in May. The 20-year-old is hitting .
324 with a . 959 OPS in 34 at-bats. Like his fellow rookie, Detroit Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle, Griffin is signed to a lucrative extension (nine years, $140 million) and is starting to show why he is worth the cash.
Griffin's success in May and star power at a young age continue to put him in line to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Pittsburgh Pirates Konnor Griffin is a favorite to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award In a poll of MLB experts, Griffin finished fourth (two first-place votes) to win the National League Rookie of the Year Award. Through 35 games, Griffin is hitting .