History of Corbin Carroll in Timeline

Corbin Carroll is a professional baseball outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, drafted 16th overall in 2019. He debuted in MLB in 2022 and quickly rose to prominence. In 2023, Carroll became an MLB All-Star and earned the National League Rookie of the Year award. His contributions were vital in leading the Diamondbacks to their first National League pennant since 2001.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1908: Historical Comparison

In 2023, Carroll matched a record held since 1908 (Ty Cobb) by achieving at least three hits and two steals in a playoff game, becoming the second-youngest player in MLB history to do so.

August 21, 2000: Corbin Carroll's Birth

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

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2001: Diamondbacks Pennant

In 2001, the Diamondbacks won their first National League pennant since 2001. In 2023, Carroll helped them win their 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: High School Stats and College Commitment

As a high school senior in 2019, Carroll hit .540 with nine home runs and a 1.859 OPS. He committed to play college baseball at UCLA.

2019: MLB Draft and Professional Debut

In 2019, the Arizona Diamondbacks selected Carroll with the 16th overall pick in the MLB draft. He signed for $3.7 million and was assigned to the Arizona League Diamondbacks, making his professional debut.

2019: Drafted by Diamondbacks

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

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

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

2021: Shoulder Injury and Surgery

In 2021, Carroll injured his shoulder while hitting a home run and underwent season-ending shoulder surgery. At the time of the injury, he was batting .435.

August 29, 2022: MLB Debut

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

2022: Minor League Season

In 2022, Carroll played with the Amarillo Sod Poodles and was later promoted to the Reno Aces. He batted .307 with 24 home runs and 31 steals across three minor league teams.

2022: MLB Debut

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

March 11, 2023: Contract Extension

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

2023: Postseason Run

In 2023, Carroll helped the Diamondbacks advance to the postseason, including hitting a home run in the Wild Card Series and contributing to the team's performance in the Division Series and NLCS, ultimately reaching the World Series.

2023: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Corbin Carroll was named an MLB All-Star and the National League Rookie of the Year. The Diamondbacks also won their first National League pennant since 2001.

2024: Performance Decline

In the first half of the 2024 season, Carroll experienced a significant decline in performance, with a batting average of .212, five home runs, 32 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases, marking a sophomore slump compared to his rookie season.