CGC Announces Onyx Trading Card Signing with Top 2025 MLB Prospects Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle

Posted on 1/22/2026

MLB Pipeline's No. 1 and No. 2-ranked prospects for 2025 are teaming up with CGC Signature Series and Onyx Authenticated for an exclusive signing event.

Batter up! CGC Signature Series is thrilled to announce that we will be hosting a special trading card signing in partnership with Onyx Authenticated and the top two prospects in all of Major League Baseball in 2025: Pittsburgh Pirates shortstop/center fielder Konnor Griffin and Detroit Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle!

This signing is a CGC Signature Series service only, with no mail-in options. All autographs will be on CGC x Onyx-exclusive trading cards that will be signed by each player (examples below). Simply select the option(s) you want on the CGC Cards Online Submission Form, and your autographed and graded card will be sent to you after the signing event, securely encapsulated with the iconic CGC Signature Series yellow label.

Onyx Authenticated is a licensed retailer of specialty sports cards and collectibles, with a focus on high-quality sports memorabilia and authentic autographs from some of the biggest names in baseball, basketball, football and collegiate athletics. Featuring current and future sports stars, Onyx has established itself as a premier product for unique sports memorabilia and limited autographed collectibles.

Konnor Griffin is the top prospect in the Pittsburgh Pirates organization and was the No. 1 prospect in all of baseball in 2025, according to MLB Pipeline. Still only 19 years old, the Pirates selected the dynamic shortstop with the No. 9 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. Griffin has quickly moved up through the minor league ranks, ending the 2025 season with a .333 batting average, 21 home runs, 94 RBIs and 65 stolen bases during his stints with three minor league teams. He was also selected to represent Pittsburgh at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game and was named Baseball America's Minor League Player of the Year.

Kevin McGonigle is the top prospect in the Detroit Tigers organization and was the No. 2 prospect in all of baseball in 2025, according to MLB Pipeline. The 21-year-old was drafted in the first round (37th overall) by Detroit during the 2023 MLB Draft. A career .319 hitter in the Tigers farm system, McGonigle is already one of the best hitters in the minors. He was also selected to represent Detroit at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game and won the 2025 Midwest League Top MLB Prospect Award.

Limited-edition CGC x Onyx cards created exclusively for this Trading Card Signing
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This exclusive signing is open to ALL domestic CGC members, including members with a free CGC account. CGC must receive all orders for this event by February 14, 2026. If all available spots are filled before this date, the signing will close.

Please note that if the signing needs to be rescheduled, shipping could be impacted and current turnaround times could be delayed.

IMPORTANT: Do NOT send in cards (or other collectibles) for this Trading Card Signing. Only the CGC-exclusive cards provided by Onyx (which are included in the price of certification) are eligible for this event.

With a limited number of signatures available, reserve your spot early!

Konnor Griffin

The signing fee for Konnor Griffin's signature is $95 per item and includes:

  • Konnor Griffin's signature
  • A limited-edition red Onyx card created exclusively for this Trading Card Signing will be provided for the signing as part of this service
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The signing fee for Konnor Griffin's signature plus one inscription is $120 per item and includes:

  • Everything from the standard Konnor Griffin signature tier
  • An additional inscription by Konnor Griffin
  • Only two inscriptions per item
  • Inscription requests are welcome, but the final wording is at the discretion of the signer

Kevin McGonigle

The signing fee for Kevin McGonigle's signature is $80 per item and includes:

  • Kevin McGonigle's signature
  • A limited-edition red Onyx card created exclusively for this Trading Card Signing will be provided for the signing as part of this service
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The signing fee for Kevin McGonigle's signature plus one inscription is $105 per item and includes:

  • Everything from the standard Kevin McGonigle signature tier
  • An additional inscription by Kevin McGonigle
  • Only two inscriptions per item
  • Inscription requests are welcome, but the final wording is at the discretion of the signer

Konnor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle Dual Signatures

The signing fee for Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle's signatures is $135 per item and includes:

  • Konnor Griffin's signature
  • Kevin McGonigle's signature
  • A limited-edition red Onyx card created exclusively for this Trading Card Signing will be provided for the signing as part of this service
  • Estimated turnaround time of six weeks for CGC grading
  • Encapsulation with the iconic yellow CGC Signature Series label

The signing fee for Konnor Griffin + Kevin McGonigle Dual Signatures plus inscriptions is $185 per item and includes:

  • Everything from the standard Dual signature tier
  • An additional inscription by each player
  • Only one inscription per player per item
  • Inscription requests are welcome, but the final wording is at the discretion of the signer

Ordering Instructions

For this signing event, CGC members with paid or free memberships can place orders for Konnor Griffin and/or Kevin McGonigle's signature(s). For more information and to join, visit CGCcards.com/join.

To place a CGC Signature Series autographed sports card order:

  • Log onto your account or sign up for an account HERE.
  • Click Submit in the CGC Cards website navigation and select Submission Form.
  • Click on the link to the CGC Cards Online Form.
  • Select CGC Signature Series.
  • Choose one under CGC In-House Private Signing Tiers:
    1. "KONNOR GRIFFIN SIGNATURE"
    2. "KONNOR GRIFFIN INSCRIPTION"
    3. "KEVIN MCGONIGLE SIGNATURE"
    4. "KEVIN MCGONIGLE INSCRIPTION"
    5. "KONNOR GRIFFIN AND KEVIN MCGONIGLE DUAL SIGNATURES"
    6. "KONNOR GRIFFIN AND KEVIN MCGONIGLE DUAL INSCRIPTIONS"
  • Select Authentication & Grading.
  • Select Add Card.
  • Select the card option(s) you want from Card Lookup:
  • Select Add to Cart, and then repeat if there are additional signature requests. If there are no additional signature requests in your order, click on the cart icon and proceed to checkout.
  • Payments are processed upon CGC receiving each order. All orders must be paid in full before the signature and grading services are provided.
  • Once cards are signed, they will start an expedited CGC Cards grading process.

PLEASE NOTE:

This particular signing event is open to domestic orders only. No international orders will be accepted at this time. This signing will have no mail-in option. An Onyx card will be provided for the signing as part of this service and returned to the customer encapsulated under the CGC Signature Series label upon completion. The cards provided for this signing have been carefully selected by Onyx and are in excellent condition. However, final grades are not guaranteed and will be determined solely through CGC’s standard grading process.

All signature requests must be received by CGC no later than February 14, 2026, to qualify for this signing event. No change requests will be accepted after February 14, 2026. Membership credits and paid membership discounts do not apply to signings. This signing cannot be combined with other CGC Signature Series events. Marker color requests are welcome but not guaranteed. Marker color choice and signature placement are at the final discretion of the signer.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for a vast variety of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for sports cards, TCGs and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. CGC Home Video provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes, DVD, Blu-ray and more. CGC also offers seamless solutions for autograph collectors with CGC Signature Series and JSA Authentic Autograph services.


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