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Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder Corbin Carroll continues chasing a unique MLB record.
In 1922, Hall of Famer George Sisler registered an all-time best .472 batting average during 153 at-bats against left-handed pitchers. Corbin entered Wednesday night's matchup against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers batting .411 in 73 at-bats against left-handers.
Historically, Corbin, if he maintains his current pace, could become the 22nd batter to record a .400 average with at least 70 at-bats. Over the past 25 seasons, only two players, Ichiro Suzuki (2004) and David Ortiz (2000) accomplished the feat.
Facing Dodgers starter Justin Wrobleski, Carroll collected two hits in three at-bats against the left-hander, including a first-inning double. Carroll's eight-inning home run, which snapped the Dodgers' shutout bid, came off right-hander Will Klein.
Carroll was a triple shy of a cycle, sparking the Diamondbacks to a come-from-behind 3-2 victory at Chase Field. Ketel Marte connected on his second-career walk-off homer.
Diamondbacks' Corbin Carroll dominating left-handed pitchers
Carroll certainly will be challenged in his attempt to catch Sisler's obscure hitting record.
On his Hall of Fame page, Sisler was described as a "five-tool player before the term came into vogue."
A pitcher who evolved into "one of the game's greatest hitters," Sisler proved to be a long-time rival of Ty Cobb. The former Detroit Tigers' icon called Sisler "the nearest thing to a perfect ballplayer."
A standout first baseman, Sisler utilized a 42-ounce bat, hitting at least .300 in 13 of his 15-year career. Twice, he led the league with a .407 batting average in 1920 and .420 in '22.
Sisler finished with 2,812 career hits and was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.
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