History of Corbin Carroll in Timeline

Corbin Carroll is a professional baseball outfielder currently playing for the Arizona Diamondbacks in MLB. Drafted 16th overall in 2019, he debuted in the major leagues in 2022. Carroll quickly rose to prominence, earning an MLB All-Star selection in 2023 and being named the National League Rookie of the Year. He played a key role in the Diamondbacks winning their first National League pennant since 2001.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1908: Ty Cobb Steals Record

In 2023, Carroll became the second-youngest player in MLB history, behind Ty Cobb in the 1908 World Series, to achieve at least three hits and two steals in a playoff game.

August 21, 2000: Corbin Carroll's Birth

On August 21, 2000, Corbin Franklin Carroll was born. He is now an American professional baseball outfielder.

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2001: National League Pennant

In 2023, Carroll helped Arizona win its first National League Pennant since 2001.

2018: USA 18U National Team Gold

In 2018, Carroll played on the USA 18U National Team that won Gold in the COPABE Pan-American Championships.

2019: Senior Year at Lakeside School

During his senior year in 2019 at Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington, Carroll had a .540 batting average with nine home runs and a 1.859 OPS. He also committed to play college baseball at UCLA.

2019: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2019, Corbin Carroll was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed for $3.7 million. He debuted with the Arizona League Diamondbacks and was later promoted to the Hillsboro Hops on August 8, showing impressive stats across both teams.

2019: Diamondbacks Drafted Carroll

In 2019, the Diamondbacks selected Carroll 16th overall in the first round of the MLB draft.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

In 2020, Corbin Carroll did not play a minor league game due to the cancellation of the season caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

2021: Shoulder Injury and Surgery

In early May 2021, while playing for Hillsboro, Corbin Carroll injured his shoulder while hitting a home run, which required season-ending surgery.

August 29, 2022: MLB Debut

On August 29, 2022, Corbin Carroll was promoted to the major leagues by the Diamondbacks and made his debut against the Philadelphia Phillies, going 1-for-5 with a two-RBI double.

2022: MLB Debut

In 2022, Corbin Carroll made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2022: Minor League Performance

In 2022, Corbin Carroll played with the Amarillo Sod Poodles and was later promoted to the Reno Aces. Across three minor league teams, he achieved a batting average of .307, 24 home runs, and 31 stolen bases.

March 11, 2023: Contract Extension with Diamondbacks

On March 11, 2023, Corbin Carroll signed an eight-year contract extension worth $111 million with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2023: Postseason and World Series Appearance

In 2023, Corbin Carroll helped the Diamondbacks reach the World Series after a strong postseason performance, including key plays against the Milwaukee Brewers and Los Angeles Dodgers.

2023: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Corbin Carroll was an MLB All-Star and was named the National League Rookie of the Year, also winning Arizona's first National League pennant since 2001.

2024: Decline in Performance

In the first half of the 2024 season, Carroll's performance declined significantly, with a batting average of .212 and reduced home runs, RBIs, and stolen bases compared to his rookie season.

2024: Performance Rebound

In the second half of the 2024 season, Corbin Carroll turned his power numbers around, demonstrating improved slugging and home run rates, focusing on better contact.