The Arizona Diamondbacks got some big news this week, and fans all over the Valley are buzzing. Corbin Carroll, Geraldo Perdomo, and Ketel Marte each won 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 feels like a rare moment in 2025 where everything is starting to come together. The awards weren’t surprises, but they were still exciting. All three 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.
Geraldo Perdomo: A Star Living under the Radar
Geraldo Perdomo isn’t always the first name fans talk about when discussing top NL shortstops, but maybe he should be. In 2025, he took a huge step forward at the plate and showed everyone that he’s more than just a smooth-fielding shortstop. Perdomo became one of the most reliable hitters in the Diamondbacks lineup, mixing patience, contact, and surprising power in a way that made him tough to pitch to.
One thing that stood out was how often he got on base. Ending with a .389 OBP for the season, Perdomo didn’t chase bad pitches, and he didn’t try to swing for the fences every time. Instead, he worked counts, took smart swings, and turned tough at-bats into hits or walks. It felt like every time he came up in a close game, he found a way to keep the inning alive.
He also showed more pop in his bat than many people expected. Line drives that used to fall in front of outfielders started getting through the gaps. Some even left the ballpark. His confidence seemed to grow each month, and by the end of the season, pitchers around the league knew they had to treat him like a real threat.
Even though Perdomo doesn’t always get the spotlight, his Silver Slugger proved that the baseball world noticed what he did. He became the kind of player every good team needs. He’s steady, smart, and always ready to deliver. And for the Diamondbacks, having a shortstop who can hit this well changes everything about how dangerous their lineup can be.
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 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 spoke about how much he helped them, showing them how to prepare and stay focused throughout 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 Carroll, Perdomo and Marte Winning 2025 Silver Slugger Award Means
Watching Carroll, Perdomo, and Marte win 2025 Silver Slugger awards this year was impressive. Three Silver Slugger Award winners on the same team. Fans have been waiting for the Diamondbacks to become serious contenders again, and seeing three of their biggest stars earn major offensive 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, Perdomo, and Marte can change a game fast. No other team in Major League Baseball had three winners. Not the New York Mets, the Toronto Blue Jays, or even the Los Angeles Dodgers had three Silver Slugger Award winners.
The 2025 season had ups and downs, but this moment felt like a celebration of everything the team is building. With these three players locked in and still improving, the future looks bright in the desert. Add in 25-year-olds Gabriel Moreno, Alek Thomas, and some new acquisitions in the off-season, and 2026 is going to be interesting.
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