Arizona Diamondbacks (sometimes abbreviated as Arizona D-backs) is an American MLB team based in Phoenix, Arizona, United States. They currently play for the west division of the national league.
History[]
On March 9, 1995, Phoenix was awarded with an expansion franchise.
In 1998, they played their first game, which was against the Colorado Rockies.
In 2001, they won their first World Series title, beating the New York Yankees.
Channel[]
They created their channel on August 18, 2015.[1]
On October 2, 2015, they uploaded their first video, titled "CHC@ARI: Sexson hits the scoreboard for 200th homer."[2]
On February 9, 2019, they uploaded their first livestream, titled "D-backs players, coaches and alumni take the stage at D-backs Fan Fest.."[3]
Six days later, they uploaded their first short, titled "Get to Know Your D-backs: Carson Kelly."[4]
In 2021-2022, they made their first, and so far, only community post.[5]
Retired numbers[]
As of March 30, 2024, they have retired three numbers for three individuals
- 20, Luis Gonzalez
- 51, Randy Johnson
- 42, Jackie Robinson[Note 1]
Trivia[]
- They have won one World Series title.
- Their most viewed video is "All 27 Outs from Randy Johnson's Perfect Game."[6]
Notes[]
- ↑ Robinson's number was retired all throughout MLB, but grandfathered to those who had the number at the time of retirement.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Arizona Diamondbacks. About. YouTube.
- ↑ CHC@ARI: Sexson hits the scoreboard for 200th homer by Arizona Diamondbacks. YouTube. October 2, 2015.
- ↑ D-backs players, coaches and alumni take the stage at D-backs Fan Fest. by Arizona Diamondbacks. YouTube. February 9, 2019.
- ↑ Get to Know Your D-backs: Carson Kelly by Arizona Diamondbacks. YouTube. February 15, 2019.
- ↑ Arizona Diamondbacks (2021-2022). Check out David Peralta aka the Freight Train showcasing what's in his locker.. YouTube.
- ↑ All 27 Outs from Randy Johnson's Perfect Game by Arizona Diamondbacks. YouTube. May 18, 2019.
