The Arizona Diamondbacks got some big news this week, and fans all over the Valley are buzzing. Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte each win 2025 Silver Slugger Awards, solidifying them among the best hitters in all of Major League Baseball.
For a team that seems to be rebuilding around speed, power, and young talent, this felt like a rare moment in 2025 where everything is starting to come together. The awards weren’t surprises, but they were still exciting. Both players had seasons that stood out not just on the Arizona Diamondbacks but across the entire league.
Corbin Carroll: Speed, Power, and an Abundance of Energy
Everyone knows Corbin Carroll is fun to watch. He plays the game fast. It’s like he’s trying to make something happen on every pitch. After a bit of a slow sophomore season, he came into 2025 with a new stance, looking stronger, more confident, and ready to prove he was still one of baseball’s top rising stars. And he did. Carroll hit line drives into every corner of the field and used his incredible speed to stretch singles into doubles. His home runs increased, his strikeouts decreased, and he continued to find ways to help the team win. Pitchers across the league know that even a small mistake can mean big trouble when playing against Carroll.
One of the most promising things about his season was how steady he stayed most of the year. Even when he hit a slump in June, he didn’t try to force things. He kept taking smart swings and trusting his new stance and approach. By the end of the year, he had put together one of the best seasons by an outfielder in the National League.
The Silver Slugger Award is given only to the best hitters at each position, so winning one this early in his career shows how big of a star he’s becoming.
Ketel Marte: A Veteran Leader Still at the Top of His Game
In the infield, Ketel Marte reminded everyone why he’s been the heart of the Diamondback lineup for years. At age 31, some players slow down, but Marte didn’t look close to slowing down at all. If anything, he looked sharper. Marte’s swing stayed as smooth as ever. It’s the kind of swing that makes announcers say things like “pure” and “effortless.” He hit for average, he hit for power, and he came through in big moments. When the team needed a run, he was often the one who brought it in.
What made Marte’s season special wasn’t only the numbers. It was the leadership. Younger players talked about how much he helped them, showing them how to prepare and how to stay focused through the long season. Coaches praised his work ethic and the calm confidence he brought into the clubhouse every day.
This Silver Slugger Award is the second of his career, and it shows he’s still one of the best-hitting second basemen in all of baseball. With him and Carroll leading the way, the Diamondback offense looked dangerous every night.
What Does Carroll and Marte Winning the 2025 Silver Slugger Award Mean
Watching Corbin Carroll and Ketel Marte win the 2025 Silver Slugger Award this year was impressive. Two Silver Slugger Award winners on the same team. Fans have been waiting for the Diamondbacks to become serious contenders again, and seeing two of their biggest stars earn major awards gives real hope. These awards also help raise the reputation of Arizona’s offensive lineup. Other teams can’t look past the Diamondbacks. They know Carroll and Marte can change a game fast. Only the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets had two Silver Slugger Award winners in the NL.
The 2025 season had ups and downs, but this moment felt like a celebration of everything the team is building. With these two players locked in and still improving, the future looks bright in the desert. Add in Geraldo Perdomo and some new acquisitions in the off-season, and 2026 is going to be interesting.
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