The World Series is being held in downtown Phoenix, right around the corner from the Cronkite School.
The list of Sun Devil connections is solid. Check out some of the notes and information below. First are the past players, and following that are some Diamondback connections in 2023. Some familiar names like Reggie Jackson played, others like Corey Hahn playing a big part now.
ALL-TIME SUN DEVILS IN THE WORLD SERIES
Austin Barnes, [3 WS, 18 games, 15 starts] (6-47, .127, .139, .147, 4 RBI, 1 HR, 1 double, 4 runs, 1.000 fielding percentage on 100+ chances)
Barnes had some of the biggest offensive moments of the 2020 postseason en route to his first World Series title in three appearances with the Dodgers. Barnes had the base hit single the decisive Game 6 against the Tampa Bay rays that chased ace Blake Snell as the Dodgers trailed 1-0. Barnes would score the game-tying run before catching the game-ending strikeout. His defensive stability will be what Dodgers fans remember him for after a disastrous effort by the catcher in Game 4. Barnes was tasked with working with seven different pitchers in a bullpen effort and the crew responded with 16 strikeouts to just two walks in a dominant effort.
Andre Ethier, 2-5 (.400, .500, .400, 1 RBI)
Ethier was efficient as a pinch hitter for the Dodgers in 2017, logging two hits and an RBI in the clutch in a tough 4-3 series loss to the Astros.
Jason Kipnis, 9-31 (.290, .313, .581, 2 HR, 3 double, 4 RBI, 6 runs)
Kipnis took scoring into his own hands during his 2016 World Series appearance, scoring six times and batting in four runs. Although his two home runs and .290 batting average wasn't enough to power the Indians to the World Series title, his talent and scoring ability always puts his teams into World Series contention.
Dustin Pedroia, 3 WS, 10-42 (.238, .289, .381, 1 HR, 3 double, 5 RBI, 7 runs)
In 2007, three years after Boston breaks "the Curse of the Bambino" Pedroia won Rookie of the Year and took the Red Sox to his first of two World Series appearances. In 10 games, Pedroia has batted in five runs and has scored seven himself in route to two rings.
Ian Kinsler, 3 WS, 13-51 (.255, .377, .294, 10 BB, 3 RBI, 2 SB, 3 runs)
Kinsler played in 12 World Series games with the Texas Rangers and hit a remarkable .293 and a .431 on-base percentage. He showed his patience and outstanding batting ability by walking 10 times and almost leading his teams to victory, just coming up short. He made the most of his one hit in the 2018 World Series for the World Champion Red Sox with his lone hit of the series recording an RBI.
Barry Bonds, 8-17 (.471, .700, 1.294, 13 BB, 6 RBI, 4 HR, 2 doubles, 8 runs)
Barry Bonds took his only World Series appearance to incredible heights. Bonds holds the record for most times walked in a World Series with 13, and also holds the record for most intentional walks in a World Series with seven. Although Bonds hit with a spectacular .471 batting average with four home runs, two doubles and six runs batted in, the Giants were unable to win game seven and the World Series.
Marty Barrett, 13-30 (.433, .514, .500, 4 RBI, 2 doubles, 5 bb)
Barrett played in seven World Series games and got at least one hit in each of the games. He had a .433 batting average, hit two doubles, and worked five walks, but ultimately was unable to bring Boston the World Series title.
Reggie Jackson [27 games/5 WS, 2x WS MVP], 35-98 (.357, .451, .755, 10 HR, 24 RBI, 1 triple, 7 doubles, 21 runs, 1 SB)
Reggie Jackson -- rightfully dubbed "Mr. October" -- is the king of the postseason. He played in five World Series, winning two World Series MVP awards, first in 1973 for the Oakland Athletics and second in 1977 for the New York Yankees. He hit a record five home runs, batted .450 and scored 10 runs with eight RBI's in the 1977 World Series. Jackson had a postseason career .357 batting average, .457 on-base percentage, and a .755 slugging percentage hitting 10 homeruns in 27 games with 24 runs batted in.
Larry Gura, 2 games started, 12.1 IP, 2.19 era
In 1980, Gura pitched in two World Series games for the Kansas City Royals, and in 12.1 innings, pitched a 2.19 ERA with 4 strikeouts. He ended up with no decisions in both his starts with the team eventually losing in both games, but Gura's performance did not go unnoticed, as a he continued his career through five more years of solid pitching.
Sal Bando [3 WS, 19 games] 14-68 (.206, .295, .265, 4 RBI, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 10 runs, 8 bb)
Starting with the Kansas City Athletics and staying with them through their move to Oakland, Bando played in three different World Series (19 games) for the Athletics in Oakland. He helped the A's score more than 14 runs through three different World Series wins in his 15-year career.
Gary Gentry, 1 GS, 1 Win, 6.2 IP, 0.00 era, 3 hits, hitting 1-3 (1 double, 2 RBI)
Called to the show his rookie year, Gentry did not disappoint. He pitched in game three in the 1969 World Series and went 6.2 strong innings without giving up a run and only allowing three hits. Not only did his solid pitching performance help win the game, but also batted 1-3 with a two RBI double and led the New York Mets to a 5-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
SUN DEVILS IN THE WORLD SERIES
2020: Austin Barnes, Los Angeles Dodgers (W vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4-2)
2018: Dustin Pedroia and Ian Kinsler, Boston Red Sox (W vs. Los Angeles Dodges, 4-1), Austin Barnes; Los Angeles Dodgers
2017: Andre Ethier and Austin Barnes, Los Angeles Dodgers (L vs. Houston Astros, 4-3)
2016: Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians (L vs. Chicago Cubs, 4-3)
2013: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox (W vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4-2)
2011: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers (L vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3)
2010: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers (L vs. San Francisco Giants, 4-1)
2007: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox (W vs. Colorado Rockies, 4-0)
2002: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants (L vs. Anaheim Angels, 4-3)
1995: Mike Devereaux, Atlanta Braves (W vs. Cleveland Indians, 4-2)
1989: Ken Phelps, Oakland Athletics (W vs. San Francisco Giants, 4-0)
1986: Marty Barrett, Boston Red Sox (L vs. New York Mets, 4-3)
1981: Ken Landreaux and Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers (W vs. New York Yankees, 4-2); Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees
1980: Larry Gura, Kansas City Royals (L vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2)
1978: Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2), Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers
1977: Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2), Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers
1974: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-1)
1973: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. New York Mets, 4-3)
1972: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. Cincinnati Reds, 4-3)
1969: Duffy Dyer and Gary Gentry, New York Mets (W vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4-1)
THE PREZ
Sun Devil alumni Derrick Hall is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hall attended Arizona State University on a speech and debate scholarship where he received a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In 1991 Hall was named "Man of the Year" and was inducted into the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002. He continued his education by earning his master's degree from Ohio University in sports administration. During his post-grad from Ohio University he spent 12 seasons with the LA Dodgers. He served as senior vice president of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Fortune 500 company KB Home. In May 2005 Hall joined the Diamondbacks as senior Vice President before being named President in September 2006. He then added the title of CEO in January 2009. During Hall's tenure the Diamondbacks won two National League West Division Championships (2007, '11), a Wild Card in 2017 and an NLCS (2007). Hall negotiated the largest financial transaction in franchise history which was a 20-year television rights deal with FOX and brought the MLB All-Star Game and World Baseball Classic to Chase Field. Also under Hall's direction the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation surpassed the $60 million mark charitable in the year 2018. Hall created the corporate culture of the D-backs led Yahoo and Forbes deemed the club as "the best workplace in sports."
MERRITT KELLY
Merrill Kelly now has the distinction of pitching in the College World Series at ASU and in MLB World Series with the Diamondbacks. An Arizona native where he graduated from Desert Mountain High School in 2007 where he was also team captain in 2007. The Baltimore Orioles selected Kelly in the 37th round of the 2007 MLB draft but did not sign a contract. He instead attended Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona playing baseball. He helped Yavapai earn back-to-back ACCAC Conference titles, earning First Team All-ACCAC and All-Region honors in 2009. Kelly compiled a 15-1 record at Yavapai College. He was then selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft but did not sign. Kelly transferred to ASU where he played for the Sun Devils in 2010. He had an outstanding debut season his junior year at Arizona State. He finished the year 10-3 and earned Honorable Mention All-Pac 10. Started 18 games, striking out 78 in 100 innings with a 4.23 ERA. Kelly was named to the All-Tempe Regional Team where he walked only 37 batters and allowed opponents to hit .258 against him. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Kelly in the eighth round of the MLB draft. In 2018 the Diamondbacks signed Kelly to a two-year major league contract. Kelly made his MLB debut April 1, 2019 versus the San Diego Padres. He earned a win and recorded a quality start by totaling six innings while allowing three runs and striking out three. Kelly started the 2022 season with a 15-inning scoreless streak, three short of the franchise record to begin a season. For the month of July 2022, Kelly won the National League Pitcher of the Month Award after pitching a 1.31 ERA in six starts. He then won the National League Player of the Week Award for the week of July 25-31.
CORY HAHN
Cory Hahn was a 26th round pick of the San Diego Padres in the 2010 MLB draft. However, Hahn attended Arizona State where he graduated in May 2014 with a business degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Hahn was an outfielder and LHP for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2011. During the first inning of his third game as a freshman, he slid head-first into second base and broke his neck. Hahn was left paralyzed from the chest down. After his injury he continued with the Sun Devils by becoming a player-coach. With his passion for baseball and future goals of playing for the MLB his injury did not stop him. Hahn was drafted in the 34th round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks drafted him in the 34th round to coincide with his number. Hahn went on sharing his story and becoming a motivational speaker where he became co-founder and president of Project 34. Project 34 provides support for people living with spinal cord injuries, such as assists with the purchasing of medical equipment and assistive devices that may not be accessible to a patient. They also provide grants to individuals to afford physical therapy for optimal function. With Hahn's dedication, passion and support to the Arizona State Sun Devils, The Arizona Diamondbacks organization created The Cory Hahn Endowed Scholarship in honor of Cory at Arizona State. The scholarship assists in tuition, books, and room and board in making an impact on the lives of Sun Devil Baseball student-athletes. Hahn currently is a part of all facets of Baseball Operations with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
CORBIN CARROLL
Corbin Carroll was committed to UCLA but signed professionally by the Diamondbacks 16th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Carroll made his MLB debut in 2022 and was named MLB All Star in 2023. He was the seventh-youngest ballplayer in the National League where he has the fastest sprint speed of any major league player at 30.7 feet/second. Carroll signed a contract extension worth $111 million over eight years with the Diamondbacks on March 11, 2023. It was then announced that Carroll would be a starting outfielder in the 2023 All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance. Je became the first rookie in Major League history to record 25 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. In Game 7 of the 2023 National League Championship Series, Carroll went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, making him the second-youngest player in MLB history with at least three hits and two steals in a playoff game. During the 2020 cancellation season he enrolled full-time online at ASU and has stayed with it. Carroll will be graduating from ASU in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.
The list of Sun Devil connections is solid. Check out some of the notes and information below. First are the past players, and following that are some Diamondback connections in 2023. Some familiar names like Reggie Jackson played, others like Corey Hahn playing a big part now.
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ALL-TIME SUN DEVILS IN THE WORLD SERIES
Austin Barnes, [3 WS, 18 games, 15 starts] (6-47, .127, .139, .147, 4 RBI, 1 HR, 1 double, 4 runs, 1.000 fielding percentage on 100+ chances)
Barnes had some of the biggest offensive moments of the 2020 postseason en route to his first World Series title in three appearances with the Dodgers. Barnes had the base hit single the decisive Game 6 against the Tampa Bay rays that chased ace Blake Snell as the Dodgers trailed 1-0. Barnes would score the game-tying run before catching the game-ending strikeout. His defensive stability will be what Dodgers fans remember him for after a disastrous effort by the catcher in Game 4. Barnes was tasked with working with seven different pitchers in a bullpen effort and the crew responded with 16 strikeouts to just two walks in a dominant effort.
Andre Ethier, 2-5 (.400, .500, .400, 1 RBI)
Ethier was efficient as a pinch hitter for the Dodgers in 2017, logging two hits and an RBI in the clutch in a tough 4-3 series loss to the Astros.
Jason Kipnis, 9-31 (.290, .313, .581, 2 HR, 3 double, 4 RBI, 6 runs)
Kipnis took scoring into his own hands during his 2016 World Series appearance, scoring six times and batting in four runs. Although his two home runs and .290 batting average wasn't enough to power the Indians to the World Series title, his talent and scoring ability always puts his teams into World Series contention.
Dustin Pedroia, 3 WS, 10-42 (.238, .289, .381, 1 HR, 3 double, 5 RBI, 7 runs)
In 2007, three years after Boston breaks "the Curse of the Bambino" Pedroia won Rookie of the Year and took the Red Sox to his first of two World Series appearances. In 10 games, Pedroia has batted in five runs and has scored seven himself in route to two rings.
Ian Kinsler, 3 WS, 13-51 (.255, .377, .294, 10 BB, 3 RBI, 2 SB, 3 runs)
Kinsler played in 12 World Series games with the Texas Rangers and hit a remarkable .293 and a .431 on-base percentage. He showed his patience and outstanding batting ability by walking 10 times and almost leading his teams to victory, just coming up short. He made the most of his one hit in the 2018 World Series for the World Champion Red Sox with his lone hit of the series recording an RBI.
Barry Bonds, 8-17 (.471, .700, 1.294, 13 BB, 6 RBI, 4 HR, 2 doubles, 8 runs)
Barry Bonds took his only World Series appearance to incredible heights. Bonds holds the record for most times walked in a World Series with 13, and also holds the record for most intentional walks in a World Series with seven. Although Bonds hit with a spectacular .471 batting average with four home runs, two doubles and six runs batted in, the Giants were unable to win game seven and the World Series.
Marty Barrett, 13-30 (.433, .514, .500, 4 RBI, 2 doubles, 5 bb)
Barrett played in seven World Series games and got at least one hit in each of the games. He had a .433 batting average, hit two doubles, and worked five walks, but ultimately was unable to bring Boston the World Series title.
Reggie Jackson [27 games/5 WS, 2x WS MVP], 35-98 (.357, .451, .755, 10 HR, 24 RBI, 1 triple, 7 doubles, 21 runs, 1 SB)
Reggie Jackson -- rightfully dubbed "Mr. October" -- is the king of the postseason. He played in five World Series, winning two World Series MVP awards, first in 1973 for the Oakland Athletics and second in 1977 for the New York Yankees. He hit a record five home runs, batted .450 and scored 10 runs with eight RBI's in the 1977 World Series. Jackson had a postseason career .357 batting average, .457 on-base percentage, and a .755 slugging percentage hitting 10 homeruns in 27 games with 24 runs batted in.
Larry Gura, 2 games started, 12.1 IP, 2.19 era
In 1980, Gura pitched in two World Series games for the Kansas City Royals, and in 12.1 innings, pitched a 2.19 ERA with 4 strikeouts. He ended up with no decisions in both his starts with the team eventually losing in both games, but Gura's performance did not go unnoticed, as a he continued his career through five more years of solid pitching.
Sal Bando [3 WS, 19 games] 14-68 (.206, .295, .265, 4 RBI, 1 triple, 2 doubles, 10 runs, 8 bb)
Starting with the Kansas City Athletics and staying with them through their move to Oakland, Bando played in three different World Series (19 games) for the Athletics in Oakland. He helped the A's score more than 14 runs through three different World Series wins in his 15-year career.
Gary Gentry, 1 GS, 1 Win, 6.2 IP, 0.00 era, 3 hits, hitting 1-3 (1 double, 2 RBI)
Called to the show his rookie year, Gentry did not disappoint. He pitched in game three in the 1969 World Series and went 6.2 strong innings without giving up a run and only allowing three hits. Not only did his solid pitching performance help win the game, but also batted 1-3 with a two RBI double and led the New York Mets to a 5-0 win against the Baltimore Orioles.
SUN DEVILS IN THE WORLD SERIES
2020: Austin Barnes, Los Angeles Dodgers (W vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 4-2)
2018: Dustin Pedroia and Ian Kinsler, Boston Red Sox (W vs. Los Angeles Dodges, 4-1), Austin Barnes; Los Angeles Dodgers
2017: Andre Ethier and Austin Barnes, Los Angeles Dodgers (L vs. Houston Astros, 4-3)
2016: Jason Kipnis, Cleveland Indians (L vs. Chicago Cubs, 4-3)
2013: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox (W vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4-2)
2011: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers (L vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 4-3)
2010: Ian Kinsler, Texas Rangers (L vs. San Francisco Giants, 4-1)
2007: Dustin Pedroia, Boston Red Sox (W vs. Colorado Rockies, 4-0)
2002: Barry Bonds, San Francisco Giants (L vs. Anaheim Angels, 4-3)
1995: Mike Devereaux, Atlanta Braves (W vs. Cleveland Indians, 4-2)
1989: Ken Phelps, Oakland Athletics (W vs. San Francisco Giants, 4-0)
1986: Marty Barrett, Boston Red Sox (L vs. New York Mets, 4-3)
1981: Ken Landreaux and Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers (W vs. New York Yankees, 4-2); Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees
1980: Larry Gura, Kansas City Royals (L vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 4-2)
1978: Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2), Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers
1977: Reggie Jackson, New York Yankees (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-2), Rick Monday, Los Angeles Dodgers
1974: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4-1)
1973: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. New York Mets, 4-3)
1972: Sal Bando and Reggie Jackson, Oakland Athletics (W vs. Cincinnati Reds, 4-3)
1969: Duffy Dyer and Gary Gentry, New York Mets (W vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4-1)
THE PREZ
Sun Devil alumni Derrick Hall is the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Arizona Diamondbacks. Hall attended Arizona State University on a speech and debate scholarship where he received a bachelor's degree in broadcasting and journalism at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communications. In 1991 Hall was named "Man of the Year" and was inducted into the ASU Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication Alumni Hall of Fame in 2002. He continued his education by earning his master's degree from Ohio University in sports administration. During his post-grad from Ohio University he spent 12 seasons with the LA Dodgers. He served as senior vice president of the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Fortune 500 company KB Home. In May 2005 Hall joined the Diamondbacks as senior Vice President before being named President in September 2006. He then added the title of CEO in January 2009. During Hall's tenure the Diamondbacks won two National League West Division Championships (2007, '11), a Wild Card in 2017 and an NLCS (2007). Hall negotiated the largest financial transaction in franchise history which was a 20-year television rights deal with FOX and brought the MLB All-Star Game and World Baseball Classic to Chase Field. Also under Hall's direction the Arizona Diamondbacks Foundation surpassed the $60 million mark charitable in the year 2018. Hall created the corporate culture of the D-backs led Yahoo and Forbes deemed the club as "the best workplace in sports."
MERRITT KELLY
Merrill Kelly now has the distinction of pitching in the College World Series at ASU and in MLB World Series with the Diamondbacks. An Arizona native where he graduated from Desert Mountain High School in 2007 where he was also team captain in 2007. The Baltimore Orioles selected Kelly in the 37th round of the 2007 MLB draft but did not sign a contract. He instead attended Yavapai College in Prescott, Arizona playing baseball. He helped Yavapai earn back-to-back ACCAC Conference titles, earning First Team All-ACCAC and All-Region honors in 2009. Kelly compiled a 15-1 record at Yavapai College. He was then selected by the Cleveland Indians in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft but did not sign. Kelly transferred to ASU where he played for the Sun Devils in 2010. He had an outstanding debut season his junior year at Arizona State. He finished the year 10-3 and earned Honorable Mention All-Pac 10. Started 18 games, striking out 78 in 100 innings with a 4.23 ERA. Kelly was named to the All-Tempe Regional Team where he walked only 37 batters and allowed opponents to hit .258 against him. The Tampa Bay Rays selected Kelly in the eighth round of the MLB draft. In 2018 the Diamondbacks signed Kelly to a two-year major league contract. Kelly made his MLB debut April 1, 2019 versus the San Diego Padres. He earned a win and recorded a quality start by totaling six innings while allowing three runs and striking out three. Kelly started the 2022 season with a 15-inning scoreless streak, three short of the franchise record to begin a season. For the month of July 2022, Kelly won the National League Pitcher of the Month Award after pitching a 1.31 ERA in six starts. He then won the National League Player of the Week Award for the week of July 25-31.
CORY HAHN
Cory Hahn was a 26th round pick of the San Diego Padres in the 2010 MLB draft. However, Hahn attended Arizona State where he graduated in May 2014 with a business degree from the W.P. Carey School of Business. Hahn was an outfielder and LHP for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2011. During the first inning of his third game as a freshman, he slid head-first into second base and broke his neck. Hahn was left paralyzed from the chest down. After his injury he continued with the Sun Devils by becoming a player-coach. With his passion for baseball and future goals of playing for the MLB his injury did not stop him. Hahn was drafted in the 34th round of the 2013 MLB draft by the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks drafted him in the 34th round to coincide with his number. Hahn went on sharing his story and becoming a motivational speaker where he became co-founder and president of Project 34. Project 34 provides support for people living with spinal cord injuries, such as assists with the purchasing of medical equipment and assistive devices that may not be accessible to a patient. They also provide grants to individuals to afford physical therapy for optimal function. With Hahn's dedication, passion and support to the Arizona State Sun Devils, The Arizona Diamondbacks organization created The Cory Hahn Endowed Scholarship in honor of Cory at Arizona State. The scholarship assists in tuition, books, and room and board in making an impact on the lives of Sun Devil Baseball student-athletes. Hahn currently is a part of all facets of Baseball Operations with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
CORBIN CARROLL
Corbin Carroll was committed to UCLA but signed professionally by the Diamondbacks 16th overall in the first round of the 2019 MLB draft. Carroll made his MLB debut in 2022 and was named MLB All Star in 2023. He was the seventh-youngest ballplayer in the National League where he has the fastest sprint speed of any major league player at 30.7 feet/second. Carroll signed a contract extension worth $111 million over eight years with the Diamondbacks on March 11, 2023. It was then announced that Carroll would be a starting outfielder in the 2023 All-Star Game, his first All-Star appearance. Je became the first rookie in Major League history to record 25 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season. In Game 7 of the 2023 National League Championship Series, Carroll went 3-for-4 with two stolen bases, making him the second-youngest player in MLB history with at least three hits and two steals in a playoff game. During the 2020 cancellation season he enrolled full-time online at ASU and has stayed with it. Carroll will be graduating from ASU in May 2024 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance.