History of Corbin Carroll in Timeline

Corbin Carroll is a professional baseball outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks, making his MLB debut in 2022. Drafted 16th overall in 2019, Carroll quickly rose to prominence. In 2023, he earned an MLB All-Star selection and was named the National League Rookie of the Year, contributing significantly to Arizona's National League pennant win, their first since 2001. He earned his second All-Star selection in 2024, solidifying his status as a key player for the Diamondbacks.

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1908: Ty Cobb's World Series Steals

In the 2023 postseason, Corbin 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 would later become a professional baseball outfielder.

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2001: Arizona's Last Pennant

In 2001, the Arizona Diamondbacks last won a National League pennant, a feat they repeated in 2023 with Corbin Carroll's contribution.

2018: Gold at COPABE Pan-American Championships

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

2019: Professional Debut

In 2019, Corbin Carroll was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks and signed for $3.7 million. He was then assigned to the Arizona League Diamondbacks, making his professional debut. He was later promoted to the Hillsboro Hops on August 8.

2019: Drafted by the Diamondbacks

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

2019: Senior Year at Lakeside School

In 2019, during his senior year at Lakeside School in Seattle, Washington, Corbin Carroll hit .540 with nine home runs and a 1.859 OPS and committed to play college baseball at UCLA.

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Corbin Carroll did not play a minor league game in 2020 because the minor league season was cancelled.

2021: Shoulder Injury and Surgery

In 2021, Corbin Carroll returned to Hillsboro to begin the season, but injured his shoulder in early May while hitting a home run. He then underwent season-ending shoulder surgery.

August 29, 2022: MLB Debut

On August 29, 2022, the Diamondbacks promoted Corbin Carroll to the major leagues, and he made his debut that day against the Philadelphia Phillies. He went 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 Season with Three Teams

In 2022, Corbin Carroll played with the Amarillo Sod Poodles and was promoted to the Reno Aces. Across three minor league teams that year, he had a batting average of .307/.425/.611 with 24 home runs and 31 steals.

March 11, 2023: Contract Extension with Diamondbacks

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

2023: Postseason Success

In 2023, Corbin Carroll helped the Diamondbacks reach the World Series, contributing significantly to their wins in the Wild Card Series and Division Series. However, they lost to the Texas Rangers in the World Series.

2023: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

In 2023, Corbin Carroll was named an MLB All-Star and won the National League Rookie of the Year award, also contributing to Arizona winning their first National League pennant since 2001.

2024: Performance Decline

In the first half of the 2024 season, Corbin Carroll experienced a significant decline in performance, with a batting average of .212, five home runs, 32 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases through 94 games. This was a sharp drop compared to his rookie season.

2024: Turnaround in Second Half

In the second half of the 2024 season, Corbin Carroll improved his power numbers by focusing on making better contact. On July 29, he hit a pinch-hit, two-run home run against the Washington Nationals, marking his first career walk-off home run.

June 13, 2025: 20th Homer of the Year

On June 13, 2025, Corbin Carroll hit his 20th home run of the year as part of a three-run rally, leading to Arizona's 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres, marking the third straight season he has reached the 20-homer mark.