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Alex D'Agostino

Alex D'Agostino

Joined: Dec 16, 2023

Born and raised in the desert, Alex D'Agostino is a lifelong follower of Arizona sports. Alex writes for Arizona Diamondbacks ON SI and also Arizona Cardinals ON SI. He previously covered the Diamondbacks for FanSided's VenomStrikes. Follow Alex on Twitter @AlexDagAZ

The Reno Aces played the Sacramento River Cats at Greater Nevada Field for the home-opener on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Top 40 Prospect Review Links Hub

A collection of 2024 season reviews for each of the top 40 prospects in the Arizona Diamondbacks' system.

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Arizona Diamondbacks Jake McCarthy (31) gestures towards his teammates after sliding safely back into second base while overrunning his double against the San Diego Padres at Chase Field in Phoenix on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Jake McCarthy

The D-backs' speedy outfielder had a breakout year in 2024.

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Sep 29, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) reacts after hitting a single against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
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Ketel Marte Earns Spot on All-MLB First Team

The Arizona Diamondbacks' All-Star second baseman continues to collect recognition for his 2024 season.

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman (18) watches the ball roll in to center field after it tipped off his glove on Aug. 27, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix.

Former Diamondbacks Infielder Signs With Angels

The D-backs' primary utilityman will depart Arizona for another club.

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Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jorge Barrosa (1) bunts during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Chase Field in Phoenix on April 2, 2024.
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D-backs Top 40 Prospects in 2024: No. 23 Jorge Barrosa

The young outfielder spent a short period in the majors, but his minor league season was distorted by injury.

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Sep 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) celebrates his two run home run in the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Ketel Marte Wins First Career Silver Slugger Award

The Diamondbacks' All-Star second baseman was recognized for a brilliant season at the plate.

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Sep 3, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Ryne Nelson (19) gestures as he walks off the field after throwing against the San Francisco Giants during the fourth inning at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Ryne Nelson

The young D-backs right-hander took a huge leap forward in his second season's worth of significant action.

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Arizona Diamondbacks shortstop Kevin Newman (18) celebrates after hitting a single on Aug. 30, 2024 at Chase Field in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Kevin Newman

The veteran infielder emerged as a quality utilityman for the D-backs in 2024.

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Sep 8, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Kevin Ginkel (37) delivers a pitch during the fifth inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Kevin Ginkel

The D-backs' big setup man had a bit of an inconsistent season, but was still effective.

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Sep 16, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Ryan Thompson (81) delivers a pitch the ninth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Ryan Thompson

The D-backs' sidewinding reliever was a godsend for most of the season, but began to break down as the season progressed.

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Sep 24, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks second base Ketel Marte (4) hits against the San Francisco Giants in the ninth inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Ketel Marte Named Silver Slugger Finalist

The D-backs' dominant second baseman is a finalist for the Silver Slugger Award.

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Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Joe Mantiply (35) delivers a pitch at Chase Field on Aug. 31, 2024, in Phoenix.
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Arizona Diamondbacks 2024 Player Review: Joe Mantiply

The D-backs' left-hander was an underrated contributor to an inconsistent bullpen.

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