A birthday bash: Konnor Griffin hits first career HR on day he turns 20
By Jackson Stone
Published on April 25, 2026.
Konnor Griffin, a 20-year-old shortstop, has hit his first Major League home run on his birthday, scoring a projected 386-foot swing against the Brewers. This makes him the third player since at least 1900 to do so at age 20 or younger, joining Aramis Ramirez and Buddy Lewis. Despite being given the silent treatment by the Pirates' dugout, Griffin made the most of his day by wearing a welding mask and high-fiving the field. Despite a nine-year extension, Griffin has been struggling this season and is expected to continue growing in the game.
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