About this episode
Pirates SS Konnor Griffin is Baseball America's 2025 MiLB Player of the Year, as we announced on the Hot Sheet show. In today's Prospect Podcast, Geoff Pontes, Josh Norris and J.J. Cooper try to explain what stands out about Konnor Griffin, and why he's the best prospect in baseball. Time Stamps (00:00) How fortunate we were to see Konnor Griffin play (02:45) How tough a decision was it? (08:45) What made Konnor Griffin's season special? (16:45) Our impressions of Konnor Griffin from watching him play (26:45) Does Griffin compare to past MiLB POYs like Gunnar Henderson and Bobby Witt Jr.? (36:30) The way too hot comp we're hesitant to bring up? (43:00) Prospect Soapboxes https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/konnor-griffin-baseball-americas-2025-minor-league-player-of-the-year/ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/2025-milb-player-of-the-year-race-presented-plenty-of-options/ https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/how-konnor-griffin-compares-to-every-baseball-america-milb-player-of-the-year-since-1981/ Go to https://OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Our Sponsors: * Check out Progressive: https://www.progressive.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/baseball-america/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy