On Monday, Corbin Carroll became the first player in Diamondbacks franchise history to be named Rookie of the Year, and he also became the 14th player in MLB history to win the award unanimously.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!The last player to win Rookie of the Year unanimously was Cody Bellinger in 2017.
Standing behind Corbin during the announcement were his teammates, including Brandon Pfaadt, Geraldo Perdomo, Alek Thomas, and Pavin Smith.
After the celebration died down a bit, Carroll spoke with the MLB network about his initial reactions.
Corbin explained how the long playoff run that the Diamondbacks embarked on has made them a much more “connected and dangerous team.”
Then, in a true heartwarming moment, Carroll showed his family around him, including his sister, who was on facetime due to school.
Carroll went on to say, “This was a group effort.”
Corbin Carroll is your 2023 NL Rookie of the Year!
Carroll reacts to winning the award with his family and friends around and shares what this year has meant to him. pic.twitter.com/JAI61lnvRZ
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 14, 2023
While Carroll’s career may just be beginning, he has already collected a long list of records.
In addition to securing the title of the first Diamondback to win Rookie of the Year, he etched his name in baseball history by being the first player to achieve the remarkable feat of hitting 25 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season.
Furthermore, he solidified his place as the youngest player in MLB postseason history to record three hits and two stolen bases in a playoff game.
As long as Carroll remains in Arizona, the Diamondbacks appear to be in good shape.
