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Here's what Corbin Carroll enjoys most about returning home to face Mariners

The Seattle Times The Seattle Times·Sofia Schwarzwalder·3 days ago
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CARROLL. CORBIN CARROLL. It wasn’t the voice of an announcer, rather it was the scream of an eager child who stood in the first row behind the visitors’ dugout during Friday’s batting practice. He hoped his yells would catch the attention of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ right fielder who was warming up by second base. It was hard to tell if the child was a Diamondbacks fan or a Corbin Carroll fan. When the hometown guy comes back for a weekend series, people show up to cheer even if he plays for the opposing team. Carroll, now 25, was drafted in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft after graduating from Lakeside School in Seattle. He was called up to the major leagues in 2022 and has been named National League Rookie of the Year, a Silver Slugger and two-time All-Star in the years since. The series offers Carroll the opportunity to come home for “all the good stuff,” which includes catching up with family and friends. (And sleeping at home, rather than the team hotel).…

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