PHOENIX -- Outfielder Corbin Carroll is set to make his much-anticipated Major League debut on Monday against the Phillies at Chase Field, after he was officially called up by the club earlier in the afternoon. He will bat eighth and play right field.
Carroll is the crown jewel of a farm system teeming with talented players, and his call to the big leagues has been long awaited.
Here is all the info you need for his debut:
When is the game?
The D-backs play host to the Phillies at 6:40 p.m. MST at Chase Field.
Are there tickets available?
Yes, tickets are available and can be purchased here.
How can I watch the game?
The game will be shown on Bally Sports Arizona and, of course, on MLB.TV.
Where will he play and how often?
We'll have to wait and hear from D-backs manager Torey Lovullo on exactly how he plans to use Carroll, but as general manager Mike Hazen said two weeks ago when talking about a possible Carroll promotion, "We’re not going to call him up here to sit."
The D-backs have had Alek Thomas in center and Daulton Varsho in right for a while now, and Jake McCarthy has recently been getting the majority of playing time in left. Carroll can play all three outfield positions, and it's possible the team could use him at multiple spots in almost a four-man rotation.
The D-backs need Ketel Marte to get his hamstrings back to near 100% so he can go back to playing second base and free up the designated-hitter spot, which Lovullo could theoretically then use to get all four of his outfielders in the lineup each night.
Where will he bat in the lineup?
That remains to be seen, but in the past, Lovullo has leaned toward hitting players down in the order when they first get to the big leagues as a way of easing some of the pressure on them.
Long term, Carroll likely profiles as a leadoff or No. 2 hitter given his mixture of speed, power and ability to get on base, though he's hitting eighth in his debut.
Why is he such a big deal?
The D-backs have been excited about Carroll ever since he joined the organization. They believed that his maturity and makeup would, in addition to his tools, help him rise quickly through the organization. The COVID-19 pandemic that shut down the Minors in 2020 and the shoulder surgery that robbed him of almost all of '21 did not stop his progress.
While the D-backs have had several young players come up over the past couple of seasons, Carroll was always the most anticipated given his status among the game's top prospects.
What can we expect from Carroll offensively?
Let's get this out of the way now, Carroll is not going to wow you with his physical stature at 5-foot-10, but don't be fooled into thinking he is a slap hitter. Carroll hit the ball hard in high school, and as he's come through the D-backs' system and gotten even stronger, more power has emerged.
Carroll uses the whole field, and when his balls scoot through the gap, he is fun to watch run the bases with tremendous speed. He's a good basestealer as well, showing an ability to get good jumps.
Defensively?
Carroll's speed is an asset on defense, allowing him to cover lots of ground. He gets good jumps on balls as well, adding to his range.
In the Minors, his range made him a valuable center fielder, but with Thomas seemingly locked in for the D-backs in center, Carroll will likely find himself at a corner outfield spot, which he certainly can handle.
How old is Carroll?
Carroll turned 22 on Aug. 21, sharing a birthday with a pair of former D-backs players -- J.D. Martinez and Craig Counsell.
Who are Carroll's player comparisons?
With his frame and his left-handedness, a couple of comparisons that have been made were to Jacoby Ellsbury and Johnny Damon, both of whom had good speed and also hit for some power.
Where is he from?
Carroll was born in raised in the Seattle area, where he attended Lakeside School, an elite, private institution that runs Grades 5-12 and has such notable alumni as Bill Gates and Paul Allen.
How did the D-backs acquire him?
Carroll was selected in the first round (16th overall) of the 2019 Draft.