The ongoing MLB season is proving to be a season for underdogs. And apart from these underdog teams, there are a few players who have attracted everyone’s attention because of their consistent outings. Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks has been a show stealer from the plate this year. And not disappointing MLB fans, the 22-year-old once again smacked a grand slam to seal the game for his team.
This year, the Diamondbacks look like they will make the postseason. If they do, it will be the first time since 2017 that they make the playoffs. Their rookie star Carroll will play a big part in that. And by his latest performance, he seems unafraid of the spotlight.
Arizona Diamondbacks rookie star Corbin Carroll smashes Grand Slam
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The Diamondbacks? batting lineup has done very well in putting runs on the board this year. It has helped their pitchers defend and win games. Most recently, their star rookie Corbin Carroll smashed a Grand Slam en route to beating the Detroit Tigers. It was a massive hit that sealed the win for the Arizona-based team. Talkin? Baseball shared a video of the moment on Twitter, hyping up Carroll?s big hit.
CORBIN CARROLL GRAND SLAM pic.twitter.com/TVJlyTQM6u
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) June 10, 2023
In a Tweet, they said, ?CORBIN CARROLL GRAND SLAM?. It is a home run that just snuck over the left field wall and inside the foul pole. But that hit helped seal the win for the D-Backs in the 7th inning with the Tigers unable to make the comeback. Furthermore, it was Carroll?s second home run of the night in a massive game for him.?
The reactions to the Grand Slam have been of pure excitement.?
Some fans are looking forward to the future.?
Sometimes I worry about who takes over baseball when guys like trout and Betts and Machado retire, but I know this kids got the league in good hands. Absolute stud
— kb (@kbarry0801) June 10, 2023
This guy climbs the best players in baseball leaderboard everyday.
— Talkin’ Jake (@TalkinJake) June 10, 2023
Should be starting LF in ALL STAR GAME #Dbacks https://t.co/lmdAOPuxWj
— AZ Armchair Sports (@AZ_ArmchairPod) June 10, 2023
Other fans are predicting a Rookie of the Year award for Carroll.?
CORBIN BARROLLS ROY🗣️ https://t.co/wzVMnJSJW1
— Connor Rap (@Cwrappp) June 10, 2023
ROY
— Dead President Picks (@DeadPresPicks) June 10, 2023
Yeah he might be a top 10 player
— Addison (@YankeeWRLD) June 10, 2023
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The 22-year-old has been a game-changer for the Arizona-based team this season. His batting has been extremely consistent for a rookie, building on the games he played in 2022. His parents won fans over earlier this year. But the rookie star has been good this year, even signing a new contract.
The Diamondbacks signed Carroll to a contract extension earlier this year
Very few players sign contract extensions before they fulfill their rookie eligibility. But Corbin Carroll is in a different category of players. The 22-year-old signed an 8-year $111 million contract with the Diamondbacks in March this year. It is a massive move by the team as they look for the youngster to form a core part of their future.?
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