History of Corbin Carroll in Timeline

Corbin Carroll is a professional baseball outfielder for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Drafted in 2019, he debuted in MLB in 2022. Carroll was named a MLB All-Star and National League Rookie of the Year in 2023, helping the Diamondbacks secure their first National League pennant since 2001. He was also named an All-Star in 2025. Carroll is a rising star in baseball.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1908: Second-Youngest Player in MLB History

In the 2023 NLCS game 7, 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 Born

On August 21, 2000, Corbin Franklin Carroll was born. He would grow up to become a professional baseball outfielder.

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2001: Arizona's First National League pennant since 2001

In 2023, Corbin Carrol helped win Arizona's first National League pennant since 2001

2018: Gold Medal at COPABE Pan-American Championships

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

2019: Senior Year and College Commitment

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

2019: Professional Debut and Promotions

In 2019, Carroll was drafted and signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks, making his professional debut with the Arizona League Diamondbacks, and was later promoted to the Hillsboro Hops on August 8th, demonstrating a strong performance across both teams.

2019: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks

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

2020: Minor League Season Cancellation

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

2021: Shoulder Injury and Surgery

In early May 2021, Carroll injured his shoulder while hitting a home run and underwent season-ending shoulder surgery, after a .435 start to the season.

August 29, 2022: Major League Debut

On August 29, 2022, 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, Carroll made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

2022: Minor League Success

In 2022, Carroll played for the Amarillo Sod Poodles and Reno Aces, achieving a combined batting average of .307 with 24 home runs and 31 stolen bases across three minor league teams.

March 11, 2023: Contract Extension with Diamondbacks

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

2023: Postseason Success and World Series Appearance

In 2023, Carroll helped the Diamondbacks reach the World Series, contributing significantly in the Wild Card Series and Division Series, despite struggling in the NLCS before rebounding in game 7. However, they lost to the Texas Rangers in five games in the 2023 World Series.

2023: All-Star and Rookie of the Year

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

2024: Turnaround in Second Half of Season

During the second half of the 2024 season, Carroll improved his performance by focusing on better contact and driving the ball, resulting in a .660 slugging percentage with 14 home runs in the first 40 games after the All-Star break.

2024: Significant Performance Decline in First Half

In the first half of the 2024 season, Carroll's performance declined significantly, marked by a .212 batting average, five home runs, 32 RBIs, and 18 stolen bases through 94 games, highlighting a sophomore slump compared to his rookie season's numbers.

June 13, 2025: 20th Homer of the Year

On June 13, 2025, Carroll hit his 20th homer of the year as part of a three-run rally in the fifth inning, leading to Arizona's 5-1 victory over the San Diego Padres. This marks the third straight season Carroll has reached the 20-homer milestone.

2025: Named All-Star Again

In 2025, Carroll was named an All-Star for the second time in his career.

2026: Declined Invitation to Taiwanese Team

In 2026, Carroll declined an invitation to join the Taiwanese national baseball team for the World Baseball Classic, expressing his intention to seek a roster spot on the United States national baseball team.