2023 Diamondbacks: Who will be #1 on offense?
I will be Projecting the Diamondbacks players that will lead the team in certain offensive categories...
OPS- Corbin Carroll
The safe play here would be 1B Christian Walker. Walker a season ago recorded a .804 OPS over 160 games. That would be really hard to beat but if anyone can do it, I believe it is the youngster Carroll…
In 93 minor league games last year Carroll was essentially unstoppable at the plate. He hit to the tune of a .307 AVG, an OPS of 1.035, knocked in 62 runs, and scored 89 times. Minor league pitchers certainly couldn't get the best of him and major league arms had a hard time fooling him as well. In his first 32 career games with the D-Backs, Carroll slashed .260/.330/.500; bringing his OPS to .830.
An .830 OPS in your first taste of big-league action; I feel confident in my prediction. I can say with certainty, that Corbin Carroll could finish the season with an OPS over .840, which would most likely put him in the top 20 in all of baseball in that category. Can we fast forward to the end of March already? I want to see this kid play!
Home Runs- Christian Walker
Walker and safe bets, a classic duo. Walker enjoyed a power surge a year ago. Here is where Walker ranked among all first basemen a season ago: 2nd in HRs (36), 7th in RBIs (94), and 9th in OPS (.804)...
With the way Walker slugged the baseball last season, it is safe to say that if he stays healthy, he will showcase the most pop on this team. Not to mention that Ketel Marte was 2nd on the Diamondbacks a season ago in home runs with 12. 12! If you have a friend that does not know baseball, go on and bet him $10 that Walker will hit the most home runs for Arizona in 2023! Enjoy your extra $10…
RBIs- Jake McCarthy
Expect big things for McCarthy in 2023. In 64 games after the All-Star break a season ago, Mccarthy impressively posted a .300 AVG, .360 OBP, and knocked in 34 runs. Oh yeah, he also swiped 21 bags. A big season might be coming for McCarthy…
McCarthy tallying 34 RBIs to end the season gives me a lot of hope for how much he can produce in 2023. I currently have him slotted as the leadoff hitter, but if he proves that he can drive the ball for power more often, he might get more opportunities in the 3 or 5 spot in the lineup. An outfield with Carroll and McCarthy, Diamondbacks fans, cancel your plans for March 30, because March 30 is opening day, and you need to watch the Diamondbacks play the Dodgers…