The Arizona Diamondbacks secured their victory over the Philadelphia Phillies with 4-2. The win also marks their first World Series appearance since 2001. The win can be attributed to many players but Corbin Caroll, their rookie, stood out in a significant manner and gave the team the boost it needed.
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
According to ESPN Stats and 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.”
at 23 years & 64 days old, Corbin Carroll became the 2nd-youngest player in postseason history with 3+ hits & 2+ SB in a game, older than only:
1908 WS G3 Ty Cobb: 21 y, 299 d
he’s the 2nd player with 3+ hits & 2+ SB in a winner-take-all game, joining 2021 NLWCG Tommy Edman https://t.co/u6yD0yiXlh
— Sarah Langs (@SlangsOnSports) October 25, 2023
As per Sarah Langs, “at 23 years & 64 days old, Corbin Carroll became the 2nd-youngest player in postseason history with 3+ hits & 2+ SB in a game, older than only: 1908 WS G3 Ty Cobb: 21 y, 299 d he’s the 2nd player with 3+ hits & 2+ SB in a winner-take-all game, joining 2021 NLWCG Tommy Edman”
Carroll comes up clutch! #NLCS pic.twitter.com/xtvWiTG3xF
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2023
Big Game Gabe. 😮💨 #NLCS pic.twitter.com/q1OOyshbvU
— MLB (@MLB) October 25, 2023
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
In Game 7, Carroll registered two runs scored, two RBI, and two steals. During the regular season, Carrol has established himself as one of the most talented performers. In this season, he has recorded 25 home runs, 76 RBI, 54 base steals, and an average of .285.
