Arizona Diamondbacks OF Corbin Carroll ranked No. 2 on prospects list

The Arizona Diamondbacks had been considered one of two groups in Main League Baseball with three prospects within the prime 15 of MLB Pipeline’s prime 100 prospects listing for 2023, which got here out Thursday evening.

Outfielder Corbin Carroll, who completed the 2022 season at No. 3, jumped as much as No. 2 within the new rankings, solely behind Gunnar Henderson of the Baltimore Orioles. Baltimore was the one different group with three top-15 prospects.

Arizona’s most up-to-date first-round picks in shortstop Jordan Lawlar (2021) and outfielder Druw Jones (2022) positioned Nos. 11 and 15, respectively. Pitcher Brandon Pfaadt was the fourth and last D-backs consultant within the rankings at No. 59.

The D-backs want to proceed their ahead momentum after a 20-win enchancment final 12 months from 2021 (52 to 74).

Carroll, who was known as as much as the majors final August, is anticipated to contribute early on.

The NL Rookie of the 12 months favourite, per FanDuel Sportsbook, additionally got here in at No. 2 on Baseball America’s prospects rankings after he slashed .260/.330/.500 final season with four home runs in 32 MLB video games.

He bounced again from a shoulder injury-marred 2021 season with a 1.036 OPS, 24 lengthy balls and 31 stolen bases within the minors in 2022. He’s seen as a five-tool prospect.

Carroll was fast to make his presence identified with a go-ahead two-run double in his MLB debut on Aug. 29 towards the Philadelphia Phillies.

Supervisor Torey Lovullo on MLB Network’s “High Heat” final week stated Carroll’s mentality is what has impressed him most to date.

“He’ll be the primary to inform you he desires to go on the market and earn it,” Lovullo stated. “He doesn’t wish to be handed something. He’s a terrific expertise, however what he has between his ears is what’s most essential to me.

“He’s a really heady baseball participant who cares about the fitting issues on the proper time. I need him to earn it. He deserves it, he’s going to get the primary look and we’re enthusiastic about his potential.”

Lawlar additionally bounced again from a injury-laden 2021 with a .910 OPS in 100 video games throughout 4 ranges final season. He stole 39 bases to pair with 16 residence runs.

The 20-year-old additionally acquired off to a sizzling begin on the Arizona Fall League in 2022 with a .997 OPS in 11 video games earlier than a hit-by-pitch ended his time with the Salt River Rafters.

Jones, 19, adopted Carroll and Lawlar’s lead as a first-rounder to cope with accidents early in his professional profession, hurting his shoulder in 2022.

The son of 10-time Gold Glove winner Andruw Jones was the second general decide and initiatives to offer Arizona elite pace and protection.

Pfaadt is 24 and can compete for a task on the 2023 D-backs. He was the 2022 Minor League Pitcher of the 12 months for Arizona after hanging out 218 batters in 167 innings final 12 months.

The D-backs will depend on youth to spherical out a rotation of Zac Gallen, Merrill Kelly, Zach Davies and Madison Bumgarner. Pfaadt, Ryne Nelson, Drey Jameson and Tommy Henry might be thought-about.

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