$111 Million Arizona Diamondbacks Youngster’s Parents Melt Fans by Dropping Him to Chase Field

After signing a $111 million contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, outfielder Corbin Carroll is ready to brew a firestorm in the ballpark. The 22-year-old made his MLB debut last season and played against the Philadelphia Phillies and went 1–for-5 with a two-RBI double. So it’s safe to say that Carroll is a budding player in the world of baseball and he has just gotten started.

But what got him to this point? Becoming a major leaguer is no easy feat. It requires perseverance and cornerstones that maintain the weight of the foundation that a person is. For Corbin, the cornerstones were his parents, Brant and Pey-Lin Carroll, who were alongside him every step of the way. And still are. A touching moment was captured by cameras outside Chase Field before Carroll’s first home game of the season against the Los Angeles Dodgers, as his parents dropped him off at the stadium and gave him a tight and warm embrace.

Corbin Carroll’s parents helped ground the Arizona Diamondbacks’ star outfielder

Corbin Carroll’s impending first home opener with the Arizona Diamondbacks is sure to be a nerve-wracking one for the young outfielder. As he entered the parking lot of Chase Field, he was, however, accompanied by his pillars of support. 

Accompanying him were his parents, who, for sure, lessened the burden on the young phenom’s shoulders and saw him off with hopes that the experience of the new season turns out to be a good one for him. 

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The Carrolls are the backbone of their son’s success. As they dropped him off at the home ground ahead of his game, Corbin gave them a tight and warm hug. “They mean so much to me,” the 22-year-old said of his parents, according to mlb.com. “The support they’ve given me. I feel like I owe them so much.”

Arizona Diamondbacks fans are celebrating the wholesome moment 

Arizona Diamondbacks fans and everyone else celebrated the wholesome moment by pouring in their love and support at the heartening scene before them. The touching moment sure tugged at the heartstrings of many.

While many are commenting on the heartwarming moment, others opted for a more lighthearted approach, using the photos as fodder for humorous quips. 

Now that Corbin Carroll has received a good-luck hug from his parents, he is sure to go into the opening game with renewed confidence in his spirit and warmth in his heart.

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