Arizona Diamondbacks unveil 20th anniversary team
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20 years in the Valley
UpdatedThe Arizona Diamondbacks are celebrating their 20th year as an MLB franchise, and it's been quite the two decades for the snakes.
In that span, the D-backs have won five National League West titles, changed the name of the stadium from Bank One Ballpark (BOB) to Chase Field, won the NL pennant and, of course, brought home the franchise's first World Series in 2001 by beating the New York Yankees in seven games.
On Friday, the Diamondbacks announced their 20th anniversary team. The 16 members will be honored during a special pregame ceremony prior to their matchup against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 4. Here's who made the cut.
Bob Brenly, Manager
UpdatedTenure: 2001-2004
Record: 303-262 record (.536)
Second-highest percentage in franchise history
Paul Goldschmidt, First baseman
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2009-present
All-Star selections: 6
Three-time Silver Slugger and Gold Glove winner
Jay Bell, Second baseman
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1998-2002
All-Star selections: 2
Scored the game-winning run in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series
Tony Womack, Shortstop
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1999-2003
All-Star selections: 1 (1997)
All-time franchise leader in stolen bases with 182
Matt Williams, Third baseman
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1998-2003
All-Star selections: 5
Finished third in NL MVP voting in 1999.
Miguel Montero, Catcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2006-2014
All-Star selections: 2
Montero signed with the D-backs as a 17-year-old out of Venezuela and became the longest-tenured player in franchise history.
Luis Gonzalez, Outfield
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1999-2006
All-Star selections: 5
Gonzalez had the game-winning hit in Game 7 of the 2001 World Series
Steve Finley, Outfield
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1999-2004
All-Star selections: 2
Five-time Rawlings Gold Glove Award winner
A.J. Pollock, Outfield
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2012-present
All-Star selections: 1
Led all MLB outfielders with 192 hits in 2015
Randy Johnson, Starting pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 1999-2004, 2007-2008
All-Star selections: 10
Johnson struck out 20 batters in a game once and currently ranks second in Major League history with 4,875 strikeouts
Brandon Webb, Starting pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2003-2009
All-Star selections: 3
Webb is second in franchise history in wins (87), strikeouts (1,065) and starts (198)
Curt Schilling, Starting pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2000-2003
All-Star selections: 6
Co-MVP of the 2001 World Series along with Randy Johnson
Patrick Corbin, Starting pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2012-present
All-Star selections: 2
Corbin currently ranks fourth in franchise history in wins (51) and strikeouts (800)
Zack Greinke, Starting pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2016-present
All-Star selections: 5 (Two with Arizona)
Greinke has won the last four NL Rawlings Gold Gloves including all three of his full seasons with the D-backs
Jose Valverde, Relief pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2003-2007
All-Star selections: 3
Valverde is the franchise leader in saves with 98
Brad Ziegler, Relief pitcher
UpdatedCareer in Arizona: 2011-2016
All-Star selections: 0
Ziegler is the all-time franchise leader in games pitched (348) and ERA for a relief pitcher (2.49)
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