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Carroll Chases Sisler's 104-Year-Old Batting Record
5 Jun
Summary
- Corbin Carroll is batting .411 against left-handed pitchers.
- He could become the 22nd player with a .400 average in 70+ at-bats.
- Carroll's performance ignited a Diamondbacks comeback win.
Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll is currently challenging a remarkable MLB record set by Hall of Famer George Sisler in 1922. Sisler achieved an all-time best .472 batting average against left-handed pitchers over 153 at-bats.
As of Wednesday night's game, Carroll was batting .411 in 73 at-bats against left-handers. If he maintains this pace, he would become the 22nd player in MLB history to hit .400 or higher with at least 70 at-bats. This accomplishment has been rare in recent decades, with only Ichiro Suzuki and David Ortiz achieving it in the last 25 seasons.
Carroll's recent performance was instrumental in the Diamondbacks' 3-2 comeback victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers. He contributed a double and a home run, narrowly missing a cycle. The win was ultimately secured by Ketel Marte's walk-off home run, highlighting the team's resilience.
