Who are the scariest Arizona Diamondbacks players in history?

© Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

PHOENIX — With Halloween around the corner, some of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ scariest figures aren’t in haunted houses, but on the diamond.

Throughout their history, several players have struck fear into opponents through overpowering performances, intimidating appearances and unforgettable moments.

So, who are the D-Backs’ most frightening players?

Randy Johnson

The list would be incomplete without the man they call the Big Unit, aka Randy Johnson. The 6-foot-10 left-handed pitcher had an imposing presence on the mound before throwing a single pitch. His blazing fastball and devastating slider made him one of the most feared pitchers of his generation. In 2001, Johnson struck out 372 batters, the third-highest single-season total in major league history.

Johnson helped lead Arizona to its first World Series championship in 2001, earning co-Most Valuable Player honors alongside Curt Schilling.

Curt Schilling

Johnson wasn’t the only pitcher who helped bring a championship to Arizona, with Schilling bringing a different type of terror. Known for his fierce competitiveness and ability to deliver under pressure, the right-hander became one of the most feared pitchers during Arizona’s championship run. In the 2001 postseason, Schilling went 4-0 with a 1.12 ERA.

While his pitching did most of the talking, Schilling also built a career on playing with fierceness and competitiveness, no matter who was at the plate.

Miguel Montero

Miguel Montero was another nightmare, both behind the plate and at the plate. In 2012, the Diamondbacks catcher hit .286 with 15 home runs and 88 RBIs, proving he could punish pitchers and control the game from behind home plate.

Montero also made life difficult for baserunners, throwing out nearly half of attempted base stealers in 2011. With his mask and bat, Montero gave opponents another reason to fear the D-Backs.

Luis Gonzalez

Few Arizona players have delivered a more haunting moment for opponents than Luis Gonzalez. In Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, Gonzalez hit the game-winning single against New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, securing the club’s first championship.

His clutch hit remains one of the most memorable moments in franchise history — and a haunting memory for Yankees fans.

Corbin Carroll

Corbin Carroll might not overwhelm opponents with size or a blazing fastball, but his speed is killer. One ball into the outfield can be all Carroll needs to turn a potential single or double into a triple in seconds. After recording 10 triples in 2023, he led the National League in the category for four consecutive seasons, finishing with 17 in both 2025 and 2026.

Opponents better hope that balls hit down the line don’t bounce around, or they may give Carroll just enough time to make them pay for it.

Randy Johnson – absolute legend 🎥

He shocked the baseball world when he signed with Arizona in 1998, and the rest was history. https://t.co/FChbrH5oj6

— SleeperDiamondbacks (@SleeperDbacks) October 25, 2026

From Johnson’s towering presence to Carroll’s game-changing speed, these Diamondbacks have given opponents plenty of reasons to be frightened.

*Get the BEST Phoenix sports insider information, and exclusive content. SIGN UP HERE to unlock our premium content!*

Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde

More treats than tricks: The Arizona Cardinals aren’t scaring anyone at home