Corbin Carroll has built his game around an uncommon combination of speed and power, two qualities that immediately distinguished him when he reached MLB.

Those tools have remained central to his success throughout his early career. On Wednesday, his speed helped him achieve a milestone that placed him alongside one of MLB’s greatest players.

Carroll tripled during the first inning of the Arizona Diamondbacks’ 5-3 victory on Thursday over the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

The hit gave Carroll 60 career triples, the highest total among active MLB players, despite being only in his fourth full season.

According to Sarah Langs from MLB.com, Carroll became the second player in MLB history to produce at least 60 triples and 100 home runs within his first 640 career games.

The only other player to accomplish that combination was New York Yankees legend Lou Gehrig.

The milestone demonstrates how unusual Carroll’s blend of speed and power has been since he joined the Diamondbacks. Very few players have been capable of affecting games through both tools at a comparable pace.

Carroll reached the mark during an important game for Arizona. The Diamondbacks continue fighting to preserve their postseason hopes as the regular season approaches its conclusion.

Arizona enters the weekend on a five-game winning streak, which has prevented the team from being eliminated.

With three games remaining, the Diamondbacks sit two games behind the Philadelphia Phillies for the last National League Wild Card spot. Arizona visits the San Diego Padres while Philadelphia hosts the Tampa Bay Rays.

Every contribution carries additional importance with Arizona’s season coming down to the wire. Carroll has consistently influenced games by transforming his speed into extra bases and forcing defenders to execute under pressure.

His acceleration allows him to recognize opportunities other players cannot attempt. Reaching third base requires more than pure speed because the runner must read the ball, anticipate the defender’s route and commit without hesitation.

Carroll’s power makes that skill even more difficult to defend. Outfielders cannot simply move closer to prevent him from taking an extra base because he can drive the ball over their heads or beyond the fence.

That combination forces opposing teams into uncomfortable decisions. A cautious defensive position can create additional space, while an aggressive alignment can leave defenders vulnerable to his power.

Carroll also brings the competitiveness required to use his athletic ability during the most meaningful part of the season.

His speed remains dangerous even when he does not record a hit because it can influence pitch selection, defensive positioning and the attention opponents give him on the bases.

The historical comparison with Gehrig reflects the rarity of Carroll’s offensive profile. He creates damage in different ways without depending on one type of result.

Arizona needs that versatility during its final three games. With the Diamondbacks still pursuing the Phillies, Carroll’s ability to turn a routine opportunity into an extra-base threat could become decisive.