Pirates announces signing of top draft pick

The Pittsburgh Pirates announced the signing of Konnor Griffin, their top selection in the July MLB draft. The high school shortstop from Jackson, Mississippi signed for $6.5 million. The Gatorade National Player of the Year was introduced at a news conference Wednesday morning at PNC Park. Griffin, who skipped his sophomore year to become a junior at the prep level, now will forgo his commitment to LSU to join the Pirates organization as a professional. The Pirates have now signed 17 of their 21 draft picks, including four of the five high school players they selected.