Arizona Diamondbacks facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Arizona Diamondbacks
2025 Arizona Diamondbacks season
Established in 1998
Team logo Cap insignia
Major league affiliations
National League (1998–present) West Division (1998–present)
Current uniform
Retired numbers	20 51 42
Colors
Sedona red, teal, black, white
Name
Arizona Diamondbacks (1998–present)
Other nicknames
The D-backs Los Serpientes The Answerbacks
Ballpark
Chase Field (1998–present)
Major league titles
World Series titles (1)	2001
NL Pennants (2)	2001 2023
West Division titles (5)	1999 2001 2002 2007 2011
Wild card berths (2)	2017 2023
Front office
Principal owner(s)	Ken Kendrick
President	Derrick Hall
President of baseball operations	Mike Hazen
General manager	Mike Hazen
Manager	Torey Lovullo
Mascot(s)	D. Baxter the Bobcat

The Arizona Diamondbacks are a professional baseball team from Phoenix, Arizona. They play in Major League Baseball (MLB) as part of the National League (NL) West Division. The team started on March 9, 1995, and began playing games in 1998 as a new team. Their home games are played at Chase Field.

The Diamondbacks are one of the newest teams in MLB. They are also the youngest team to win a World Series, which they did in 2001. This was only their fourth season! After their first season, they added great players like Hall of Fame pitcher Randy Johnson. He won four Cy Young Awards in a row with the team.

In 1999, the Diamondbacks won 100 games and their first division title. In 2001, they won the World Series against the New York Yankees. This made them the fastest new team to win a World Series. They were also the first and only major professional sports team in Arizona to win a championship.

In 2023, 22 years later, they returned to the World Series. They lost to the Texas Rangers in five games. This was their first World Series loss. From 1998 to 2024, the Diamondbacks had a record of 2,087 wins and 2,185 losses.

Team History: How the Diamondbacks Started

On March 9, 1995, Phoenix was chosen to have a new baseball team. This team would start playing in the 1998 season. The team paid $130 million to join Major League Baseball. On January 16, 1997, other MLB team owners decided the Diamondbacks would play in the National League.

The Diamondbacks played their first game against the Colorado Rockies on March 31, 1998. This game took place at Bank One Ballpark. The ballpark was later renamed Chase Field in 2005. This happened after Bank One merged with JPMorgan Chase.

Since they started, the Diamondbacks have won two Wild Card Series. They have also won five NL West division titles and two NL pennants. Their biggest win was the 2001 World Series. They beat the Yankees in Game 7 of the 2001 postseason. This made them the fastest new team in baseball history to win a World Series.

After beating the Philadelphia Phillies 4–2 in Game 7 of the 2023 NLCS, the Diamondbacks went back to the World Series. This was their first time since 2001. They played against the Texas Rangers on October 27, 2023. They lost the series 4–1. The final game was at home in Arizona on November 1, 2023.

Team Look: Logos and Uniforms Over the Years

Early Days: 1998–2006 Uniforms

Uniform design from the late 1990s through mid-2000s

The Diamondbacks' first colors were purple, black, teal, and copper. Their main logo was a slanted letter "A" with a diamond pattern. A snake's tongue formed the middle bar of the "A". During this time, the Diamondbacks wore many different uniform styles.

At home, they wore cream-colored uniforms with purple pinstripes. The main uniform from 1998 to 2000 had the full team name ("Diamond" and "Backs" stacked) on the front. It also had numbers on the chest. A sleeveless version had the "A" logo on the right chest. This was worn with purple shirts underneath. Before the 2001 season, the sleeved uniform also changed to feature the "A" logo.

The road uniforms were gray with purple pinstripes. The first version had "Arizona" in purple with white and teal outlines. It also had black shadows and chest numbers. In 2001, the road uniform became sleeveless with black undershirts.

The team also had alternate uniforms. A purple home uniform had "Arizona" in teal. A black road uniform had the "A" logo on the right chest. These uniforms had unique patterns and color changes over the years.

The Diamondbacks started with four different cap designs. The main home cap was all-purple. The road cap was black with a teal brim. All caps featured the main "A" logo. In 1999, the road cap became all-black. It featured a different "D-snake" logo in copper.

New Look: 2007–2015 Uniforms

The team changed their uniforms and colors on November 8, 2006. The new colors were Sedona red, Sonoran sand (a beige color), and black. Sedona red is named after the red rocks in Arizona. Sonoran sand is named after the Sonoran Desert. A new patch was added to the sleeve. It showed a small "d" and "b" shaped like a snake's head. The team also kept the "D" logo, which was updated and put on an all-red cap.

The white home uniform had "D-Backs" in red with sand and black outlines. The gray road uniform had "Arizona" in red with sand and black outlines. Player names were red with black outlines, and numbers were black with red outlines.

There was also an alternate red uniform with "D-Backs" in sand. Two versions of the alternate black uniform were used. One had the "A" logo, and the other had "Arizona" written on it.

Tony Peña (left) in the 2007–2015 home uniform; Chris Burke (2nd from left) in the 2007–2015 road uniform; A. J. Pollock (2nd from right) in the 2007–2015 red alternate uniform with home pants; Bob Melvin (right) in the 2007–2015 red alternate uniform with road pants.

Modern Era: 2016–2023 Uniforms

Alternate road uniform design from 2016 to 2019

Before the 2016 season, the Diamondbacks brought back teal as a color. They kept Sedona Red, Sonoran Sand, and black. They also showed off eight different uniform combinations. Some uniforms had a snakeskin pattern on the shoulders. Others had a charcoal/gray snakeskin pattern on the back. The team also brought back their pinstriped sleeveless uniforms from their 2001 championship season for some home games.

Starting in 2020, the uniforms were slightly changed. The snakeskin patterns were removed. The team went back to a standard gray uniform. Two white home uniforms were still used: a primary Sedona Red one and an alternate teal one. They also had two black uniforms. Three cap designs were introduced, all with a black base.

In 2021, the Diamondbacks wore special Nike "City Connect" uniforms. These were mostly sand-colored. They had "Serpientes" (Spanish for "Snakes") written in black script on the front. The first "S" looked like a rattlesnake. The right sleeve had the flag of Arizona in the team's colors. The cap was sand-colored with a black brim.

Before the 2023 season, the white uniform with teal accents became the main home uniform. This was due to a new Nike rule.

Current Look: 2024 to Present Uniforms

After their second World Series appearance in 2023, the Diamondbacks revealed new uniform designs for 2024. Turquoise returned as a main accent color. Sedona red and black were also used. The sand color was removed from most uniforms.

The home uniform is now cream-colored with black trim. It has the "A" logo on the left chest. The gray road uniform has "Arizona" in Sedona red with teal and black outlines. The alternate black uniform is similar to the home uniform. The alternate Sedona red uniform has the full "Diamondbacks" name. All uniforms feature a snake head logo on one sleeve.

The home cap is Sedona red with a black brim and the "A" logo. An all-black cap is also worn. The road cap is black with Sedona red trim. It features the "D-snake" logo.

In 2025, the Diamondbacks released a second "City Connect" uniform. It updated the "Serpientes" wordmark. This time, it used the original purple and teal colors. The jersey combines designs from past uniforms. It has pinstripes and a snakeskin pattern. The sleeves pay tribute to the 2001 team. They also feature the Flag of Arizona and the year 1998. The collar says "Arizona Born." The cap is purple with a teal brim and the "S" Serpientes logo.

Home Game Attendance: Fans in the Stands

Chase Field in 2021

Watching and Listening: Radio and TV Broadcasts

In July 2023, Major League Baseball's local media division took over broadcasting Diamondbacks games. This happened after Bally Sports' parent company ended its contract. Now, games are called DBacks.TV. You can watch them on many cable and streaming services.

Thom Brennaman was the main TV announcer for the first nine seasons. Later, Daron Sutton took over in 2006. Former players like Mark Grace and Tom Candiotti also worked as commentators.

Since 2008, most Diamondbacks TV games have been shown on Fox Sports Arizona (now Bally Sports Arizona). In 2012, Steve Berthiaume and Bob Brenly became the main TV announcers.

The main radio station for English broadcasts is KTAR. Greg Schulte was the long-time radio play-by-play voice. He retired after the 2023 MLB season. Tom Candiotti is the radio analyst.

Spanish Broadcasts

The main Spanish radio station is KHOV-FM 105.1. The announcers are Oscar Soria, Rodrigo López, and Richard Saenz.

Team Achievements and Awards

Baseball Hall of Famers

Randy Johnson (Hall of Famer) pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Some players who played for the Diamondbacks have been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Ford C. Frick Award Recipients

This award honors baseball broadcasters.

Arizona Sports Hall of Fame

OF Luis Gonzalez (1999–2006)

Several people connected to the Diamondbacks are in the Arizona Sports Hall of Fame.

Arizona Diamondbacks Hall of Fame

The Diamondbacks have their own Hall of Fame to honor important figures.

Key

Year	Year inducted
Bold	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame
	Member of the Baseball Hall of Fame as a Diamondback
Bold	Recipient of the Hall of Fame's Ford C. Frick Award

Award Winners

The Diamondbacks have had many players and managers win important awards.

Cy Young Award

This award goes to the best pitcher in each league.

• Randy Johnson – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
• Brandon Webb – 2006

NL Rookie of the Year Award

This award is for the best first-year player in the National League.

• Corbin Carroll – 2023

NL Manager of the Year Award

This award is for the best manager in the National League.

• Bob Melvin – 2007
• Kirk Gibson – 2011
• Torey Lovullo – 2017

Hank Aaron Award

This award is for the best offensive player in each league.

• Paul Goldschmidt – 2013

Roberto Clemente Award

This award honors players who show great sportsmanship and community involvement.

• Curt Schilling – 2001

Gold Glove Award

This award is for the best defensive players at each position.

Pitcher

• Zack Greinke – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019

Catcher

• Gabriel Moreno – 2023

First baseman

• Paul Goldschmidt – 2013, 2015, 2017
• Christian Walker – 2022, 2023, 2024

Second baseman

• Orlando Hudson – 2006, 2007

Shortstop

• Nick Ahmed – 2018, 2019

Outfielder

• Steve Finley – 1999, 2000
• Gerardo Parra – 2011, 2013
• A. J. Pollock – 2015
• David Peralta – 2019

Silver Slugger Award

This award is for the best offensive players at each position.

Pitcher

• Micah Owings – 2007
• Daniel Hudson – 2011
• Zack Greinke – 2019

First baseman

• Paul Goldschmidt – 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018

Second baseman

• Aaron Hill – 2012
• Ketel Marte - 2024

Outfielder

• Luis Gonzalez – 2001
• Justin Upton – 2011
• David Peralta – 2018

All-Time Team Leaders

All-Star Paul Goldschmidt (2011–2018) had a high on-base percentage during his time in Phoenix

Here are some of the Diamondbacks' all-time best players in different categories:

Hitting

• Games played: Luis Gonzalez (1999–2006) – 1,194
• At bats: Luis Gonzalez – 4,488
• Hits: Luis Gonzalez – 1,337
• Batting average: Luis Gonzalez – .289
• Runs: Luis Gonzalez – 780
• Doubles: Luis Gonzalez – 310
• Triples: Stephen Drew – 52
• Home runs: Luis Gonzalez – 224
• Runs batted in: Luis Gonzalez – 774
• On-base percentage: Paul Goldschmidt – .398
• Walks: Paul Goldschmidt – 655
• Strikeouts: Paul Goldschmidt – 1,059
• Slugging percentage: Paul Goldschmidt – .532
• Stolen bases: Tony Womack – 182

Pitching

• ERA (Earned Run Average): Randy Johnson (1999–2004, 2007–08) – 2.83
• Wins: Randy Johnson – 118
• Losses: Randy Johnson/Brandon Webb (2003–10) – 62
• Games: Andrew Chafin – 380
• Saves: José Valverde – 98
• Innings pitched: Randy Johnson – 1630.1
• Starts: Randy Johnson – 232
• Strikeouts: Randy Johnson – 2,077
• Complete games: Randy Johnson – 38
• Shutouts: Randy Johnson – 14
• WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched): Curt Schilling – 1.04

These stats are as of February 8, 2025.

Championships Won

The Arizona Diamondbacks have won several important championships.

Retired Numbers

The Diamondbacks have retired certain jersey numbers to honor special players. This means no other player on the team can wear that number.

Luis Gonzalez LF Retired August 7, 2010 Randy Johnson P Retired August 8, 2015 Jackie Robinson All MLB Honored April 15, 1997

• Number 42 was retired across all of Major League Baseball in 1997 to honor Jackie Robinson.

Season Record

Team Roster

Team Rivalries

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers

The rivalry between the Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers has been very strong for many years. The teams have had heated moments, including arguments and fights. In 2013, after the Dodgers won the division, some players celebrated by jumping into the pool at Chase Field.

The two teams played each other in the 2017 National League Division Series. The Dodgers won that series 3–0. However, in the 2023 NLDS, the Diamondbacks swept the Dodgers. This means the Diamondbacks won every game in that series. This evened their all-time postseason record against the Dodgers.

Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies

The Diamondbacks also have a rivalry with the Colorado Rockies. This is partly because both teams were newer to the division. The Rockies joined in 1993, and the Diamondbacks in 1998. They have met twice in the postseason. In the 2007 National League Championship Series, the Rockies beat the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks won their next postseason meeting in the 2017 National League Wild Card Game.

Minor League Teams

The Arizona Diamondbacks have several minor league teams. These teams help develop new players for the main MLB team. There are seven minor league teams in their system.

Images for kids

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  Uniform design from late 1990s through mid-2000s

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  Tony Peña in the 2007–2015 home uniform

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  Chris Burke in the 2007–2015 road uniform

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  A. J. Pollock in the 2007–2015 red alternate uniform with home pants

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  Bob Melvin in the 2007–2015 red alternate uniform with road pants

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  Alternate road uniform design from 2016 to 2019

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  Chase Field in 2021

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  Randy Johnson pitching for the Arizona Diamondbacks

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  OF Luis Gonzalez (1999–2006)

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  All-Star Paul Goldschmidt (2011–2018)

See also

In Spanish: Arizona Diamondbacks para niños