Who's Hot and Who's Not on the Arizona Diamondbacks?
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The Locked On Diamondbacks podcast reviews the team's early-season performance following a rollercoaster series against the Braves, marked by a 19-0 blowout loss followed by two close wins. Hosts Dana and Biggs analyze both offensive and pitching struggles, highlighting key players who have exceeded expectations—particularly Corbin Carroll, Jose Fernandez, Ildemar Vargas, and several pitchers like Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka. They praise Carroll’s offensive spark and defensive prowess, Fernandez’s clutch home run, and Vargas’s surprising production. On the pitching side, Soroka’s immaculate inning and Rodriguez’s dominant outings stand out. However, the team’s offense remains inconsistent, with players like Carlos Santana, Nolan Arenado, Ketel Marte, and Geraldo Perdomo underperforming despite high expectations. Pitching concerns include Ryan Nelson’s blown innings and Joe Ross’s DFA. The hosts emphasize that the season is still early, with small sample sizes, and urge patience while acknowledging the need for improvement across the board.
Corbin Carroll is exceeding expectations with a .313 average, 2 HRs, 9 RBIs, and elite defense.
Jose Fernandez and Ildemar Vargas are delivering strong offensive production early, especially with key hits and clutch performances.
Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Soroka have been dominant starters, with Soroka throwing an immaculate inning.
Carlos Santana and Nolan Arenado are underperforming offensively, with low averages and lack of power.
Ketel Marte and Geraldo Perdomo are struggling to find their rhythm despite flashes of potential.
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Opening the Season with a Rollercoaster
The hosts kick off the episode with a recap of the Diamondbacks’ series against the Braves, highlighting a devastating 17-2 loss followed by two narrow wins. They set the tone for a season of unpredictability and mixed results.
Game One Disaster and Ryan Nelson’s Blown Inning
“Ryan Nelson was credited with two earned runs, but credited with seven scored runs. He wasn't credited with any of the runs scored after that because he should have gotten out of the inning or whatever, but gave up seven runs in four and two thirds innings and just literally just could not get the third out.”
Game Two: Pitching Dominance, Offensive Drought
Eduardo Rodriguez pitched seven scoreless innings, but the offense was shut out until the ninth. Paul Seawald gave up two solo home runs, sparking online criticism, but the hosts argue it’s not grounds for immediate dismissal.
Game Three: Minimal Offense, Strong Pitching
The Diamondbacks managed only four hits, with a key rally in the second inning fueled by a bunt single and error. Michael Soroka and several relievers held the Braves to one run, showcasing pitching depth.
Game Four: Offense Finally Shows Up
“Corbin Carroll really good outing went three for four could tell Marte went two for five scored one and then had the game winning RBI as well.”
“Ryan Nelson was credited with two earned runs, but credited with seven scored runs. He wasn't credited with any of the runs scored after that because he should have gotten out of the inning or whatever, but gave up seven runs in four and two thirds innings and just literally just could not get the third out.”
“Corbin Carroll has been looking really, really good. I mean yeah he's been looking good which we were worried for Corbin Carroll because of the ham eight bone surgery thing but he's already had two home runs which was a decider against the Tarek Skubal game.”
“Michael Soroka has given up only one run and then Eduardo Rodriguez in two games has given up a zero runs. So looking pretty good.”
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Dana
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Corbin Carroll
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Carlos Santana
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Jose Fernandez
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Biggs
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Ildemar Vargas
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Nolan Arenado
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Geraldo Perdomo
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Ketel Marte
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Jorge Barosa
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