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Corbin Carroll’s 2024 season began on shaky ground when he suffered a broken hand before spring training even kicked off. Undeterred, the Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder promised a swift return, and he has delivered on that commitment. Aside from a brief slump at the start of May, Carroll is crafting what could be the best season of his burgeoning career.
“There’s a high tolerance for pain and then he went out there and just started to squash the baseball,” said Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo, reflecting on Carroll’s remarkable resilience. His performance has been pivotal for the Diamondbacks, who recently secured their sixth win in a row with a 7-5 victory over the San Francisco Giants, improving their record to 30-24 for the first time since the end of the 2024 season. Arizona has now won 13 of their last 15 games, the best record in the majors since May 9, pulling them back from the brink of a disappointing campaign.
The team’s turnaround can be attributed to a combination of strong pitching and key offensive contributions. With Eduardo Rodriguez’s effective outing against the Giants, Arizona’s starting pitchers have recorded 16 quality starts in their last 21 games. Additionally, the resurgence of Ketel Marte, who hit a two-run homer against San Francisco, has been instrumental. Marte has strung together four consecutive games with at least one hit and multiple RBIs, just shy of matching Paul Goldschmidt’s team record.
Younger players like Ryan Waldschmidt, Tommy Troy, and Jose Fernandez have also made an immediate impact since their call-ups, injecting fresh energy into the roster. This surge coincides perfectly with Carroll’s own torrid stretch at the plate. After his average dipped to .258 on May 10, he has rebounded spectacularly, hitting .404 since then, with two home runs, four triples, and eight RBIs. His 13-game hitting streak came to an end against the Giants, but he has reached base in 14 consecutive games, the longest active streak in the majors.
Carroll’s recent heroics include a walk-off single in a 2-1 victory over San Francisco last Thursday and two run-scoring triples in a commanding 9-1 win against Colorado on Sunday. The 25-year-old is currently batting .299 with seven home runs, 28 RBIs, and 12 doubles, showcasing both his power and speed in the outfield.
“Right now, I’m trying to keep it really simple, hunt good pitches, control the strike zone,” Carroll explained, emphasizing his focus on the fundamentals. His exceptional ability to turn doubles into triples has made him one of the most electrifying players in the league. Carroll has led the National League in triples for the past three seasons and topped the majors the last two, setting a team record with 17 triples last season. He’s on pace to surpass that with eight already this year, four more than the next closest player.
With 51 career triples, Carroll is just one shy of matching Stephen Drew’s team record and has a chance to make history as the first player in MLB to lead or tie for the lead in triples for three consecutive seasons. He is also the second-fastest player in history to reach 50 triples and 80 home runs, achieving this feat in just 537 games, trailing only Lou Gehrig.
“It’s really fun to watch for all of us,” Lovullo remarked, capturing the excitement surrounding Carroll’s performance. With the hand injury now a distant memory, Carroll is running free, and the Diamondbacks are riding the wave of his success.
Note: This recap is an independently written summary based on publicly available reporting.
