Carroll's Power Surge: D-backs Star Shines in Home Opener

0:00It's March 31st, I'm Corey with The Story, and this is MLB News, today, your AI-powered baseball briefing. Arizona Diamond Backstar, Corbin Carroll, came out swinging in his first home game of 2026 at Chase Field. Facing Detroit Tigers ace Justin Burlander, he ripped a triple on a 1-7.4 mile per hour exit velocity in his first ad-bat then, followed with a 3 run homer at a 107.8 miles per hour that traveled 403 feet to right field. That had him halfway to the cycle by the second inning alone. Coming off a Hamade bone injury that knocked him out from much of spring training, Carroll had surgery and bounced back quick. The injury usually saps a hitter's power, but not for him. He's been barreling balls hard ever since returning. Fans at Chase Field went wild for their homegrown talent who led the majors with 17 triples last year instead of franchise record. No signs of rust from the setback, just pure electricity lighting up the crowd early.

1:02Carroll wrapped the night two for four with four runs batted in and a walk in his last played appearance. He mentioned feeling sharper than before, crediting swing tweaks that kept his hands closer to his body for better control. This power surge spells big things ahead for the D-Bax young outfielder as he rolls into the season strong.