Diamondbacks spring training: Everything you need to know
The Diamondbacks have played 18 spring training games, and a lot has happened. Homers have been hit, strikeouts have been made, and games have been won. Allow me to break it down for you…
Diamondbacks spring training record: 7-11
Good thing these games do not count right? There are 15 teams in the spring training Cactus League; Out of those 15 teams, the Diamondbacks have the second-worst win percentage, the second worse run differential, and the 3rd worst team ERA. I don’t know about you but I do not think that is ideal. But hey, they are in the top 10 in runs scored, the top 10 in strikeouts, and in the top 10 in doubles. They have 15 more spring contents to turn things around…
What Diamondbacks players are red hot?
Wanna hear something crazy? Out of all qualified hitters this spring training, 2B Buddy Kennedy has the highest OPS of any player in the league. In 29 ABs this spring, Kennedy is slashing .448/.543/.655 for a league-leading OPS of 1.198. Buddy must feel like he is on top of the world right now…
OF Lourdes Gurriel Jr. has enjoyed a great first impression with his new organization this spring. In 23 ABs, he has hit 2 doubles, 1 HR, 4 RBIs, and is slashing .391/.500/.609 for an OPS of 1.109. A .500 OBP, wow!
OF Corbin Carroll, aka the man who just received a nice little payday, is raking this spring. In 26 ABs he has hit 3 doubles, 2 triples, and he has walked 7 times. He is also slashing .346/.485/.615 for an OPS of 1.100. He has impressed with some nice plays in the outfield as well…
On to the pitchers. RP Kevin Ginkel is showing that he belongs in the bullpen this season. In 6.1 innings this spring, he has 3 strikeouts and an ERA of 0.00. In his one and only save opportunity, he got the job done…
RP Scott McGough was a big free agent signing for Ariozna this off-season, and he is off to a good start in his new home. In 5.2 innings, he is 1-0 with 7 strikeouts, 1 walk, and a 0.00 ERA…
What Diamondbacks players are ice cold?
SP Tommy Henry has had a rough spring. In 11.2 innings pitched, he has given up 12 hits, 3 HRs, 6 walks, and 10 earned runs (7.71 ERA). Hopefully, the youngster can turn it around with 15 spring training games left…
SP Tyler Gilbert has had an even rougher spring than Henry. In 5.1 innings pitched, he has given up 15 hits, 2 HRs, and 10 earned runs (16.88 ERA). Don’t be surprised if Gilbert starts the year in triple-A Reno…
SP Drey Jameson still might earn the 5th spot in the rotation, but he probably wishes he could have a couple of pitches back this spring. In 9.2 innings pitched, Jameson has given up 12 hits, 3 HRs, and 8 earned runs (7.45 ERA)...
It is very possible that OF Jake McCarthy will be one of the best Diamondbacks players in the 2023 regular season. But he hasn’t been anywhere close to one of the best this spring. In 29 ABs, he is slashing .172/.294/.172 for an OPS of .466…
Signing 3B Evan Longoria in the off-season was a great move by Mike Hazen and the front office. Hopefully, Longoria’s bat wakes up before the regular season, however. In 15 ABs this spring, Longo is slashing .067/.118/.067 for an OPS of .185. Not to mention that he has struck out 8 times out of his 15 at-bats…
What's next for the Diamondbacks?
On Wednesday, March 15, the Diamondbacks will have a split-squad day. Game 1 will begin at 1:10 PM MST against the San Fransico Giants. Game 2 will begin at 6:40 PM MST against the Milwaukee Brewers. Game 2 will be broadcasted on Bally Sports Arizona and dbacks.com…