Which rookies have been the most valuable in Diamondbacks history?
In the 2023 season, Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks has stood out with his impressive performance, setting him apart from other MLB rookies.
Carroll’s impressive 3.7 WAR in 76 games has greatly improved his team’s position in Arizona sports betting and propelled the D’backs to the top of the National League West, now leading San Francisco by 2.5 games.
During Carroll’s first season, BetArizona conducted a thorough analysis of the most impactful rookies in Diamondbacks history by utilizing data from Baseball-Reference.com. We carefully examined all rookie campaigns in the team’s past to pinpoint players who have achieved a WAR of 2.0 or higher.
According to MLB rules, rookies are players who have not accumulated 130 at-bats or pitched 50 innings in a previous season.
According to the Arizona sportsbook apps, Carroll is the heavy favorite for National League Rookie of the Year at -450, with De La Cruz from Cincinnati closing in at +450.
Diamondbacks Most Valuable Rookies
How Carroll’s Ranking Compares Among D’backs Rookies
Carroll is close to overtaking former starting pitcher Brandon Webb as Arizona’s top rookie in terms of WAR production. He is currently 2.2 wins away from matching Webb’s 5.9 in 2003.
Carroll is currently leading other Arizona franchise cornerstones in D’backs rookie WAR, surpassing outfielders Ender Inciarte (3.3 WAR in 2014) and AJ Pollack (3.1 WAR in 2013).
If the 22-year-old corner outfielder continues to accumulate 0.05 WAR per game, he is projected to finish the 2023 MLB season with a total of 7.8 WAR. This would make him the Rookie of the Year with the highest total in either league since Mike Trout’s 10.5 WAR in 2012.
Carroll’s outstanding performance in WAR production has quickly elevated him to the top spot among Arizona rookies. To increase his chances of winning Rookie of the Year, it is recommended to make use of Arizona sports betting promo codes.
Author
Peterson Christopher has been immersed in the world of sports and sports betting in Arizona for over seven years, with previous roles at ArizonaSports.com, the Tucson Weekly, and the Green Valley News. He currently holds the position of lead writer at yengols.com.
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