After being relatively quiet all postseason, Diamondbacks rookie Corbin Carroll is emerging as a game-changer in Game 7 of the NLCS.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!In just the first five innings, Carroll has already notched an impressive three hits, two stolen bases, and contributed to two of the Diamondbacks’ three runs.
Corbin Carroll's third hit of the night ties the game in the top of the 5th! 🐍
(via @MLB)pic.twitter.com/Xhy4L2hpcv
— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) October 25, 2023
This performance equals his combined hits from the first six games of the series, where he went 3-23 at the plate.
Of particular note, one of Carroll’s stolen bases registered as the fastest sprint speed witnessed this postseason, according to MLB Pipeline.
Corbin Carroll has wheels!
The @Dbacks rookie registered the fastest stolen base of this #Postseason with a 30.2 ft/sec sprint speed. pic.twitter.com/b7KzhPV0vO
— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) October 25, 2023
Furthermore, Carroll has etched his name in history as the second youngest player in MLB history to record three hits and two stolen bases in a playoff game, as reported by ESPN Stats & Info.
Corbin Carroll is the 2nd-youngest player in MLB history with 3 hits and 2 steals in a playoff game.
Only Ty Cobb was younger, when he did it in the 1908 World Series at 21 years old. pic.twitter.com/PN17oNHCV9
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 25, 2023
What makes this feat even more remarkable is that he’s the first player ever to accomplish this in a Game 7.
It’s undeniably a historic night for the soon-to-be Rookie of the Year.
The Diamondbacks lead the Phillies 3-2 in the 6th inning.
