Thank you to the Arizona Diamondbacks organization for believing in my potential and taking a risk on a young Seattle kid. I could sense the attention to detail and deliberate effort you put into preparing players for life off the field as soon as I was picked. Every CEO, trainer, coach, and employee I’ve had the privilege of working with has influenced me in some way. You’ve fostered an atmosphere where players’ enthusiasm for the game grows steadily and where we learn that effort, humility, and honesty are just as important as numbers.
I want to express my gratitude to my teammates for being more than just my teammates. In this game, you have become lifetime companions, mentors, and motivators—brothers. We’ve experienced the highs of postseason hopes and walk-offs, as well as the lows of difficult defeats and protracted road trips. You have supported my development as a player as a person throughout it all.
I want to thank my teammates for being more than simply my teammates on the field. This game has made you brothers—lifelong companions, mentors, and motivators. We have experienced the joys of walk-offs and postseason aspirations, as well as the disappointments of difficult defeats and protracted road trips. You’ve supported me throughout it all, helping me develop into the player and person I am now.
Thank you to the whole Diamondbacks community for being the franchise’s soul. Your goodwill off the field—your work in neighborhoods, schools, and charities—has showed me what it means to be a part of this team. I’ve witnessed how much this community cares, and it has encouraged me to return the same kind of love and optimism that I’ve received.
I proudly wear the Diamondbacks jersey, knowing that it represents more than just a team, but a family. A family that has always supported me and shaped me into a better athlete and man. Wherever this adventure takes me, Arizona will always hold a special place in my heart.
Thank you for everything.
Corbin Carroll #7 of the Arizona Diamondbacks wishes to express gratitude and affection. Forever D-backs.