2015
A season of emerging stars and a new manager setting the stage for future contention.
The 2015 Arizona Diamondbacks season marked a pivotal turning point in the franchise's history, serving as the bridge between the post-2014 rebuilding phase and a renewed push for contention. Managed by Chip Hale, this campaign was defined by the emergence of young talent and the revitalization of the team's identity at Chase Field.
Quick Facts
- Manager
- Chip Hale
- Key roster addition
- None (Paul Goldschmidt was already an established star with the team since 2011)
Lore & Background
The season was characterized by flashes of brilliance amidst a below-.500 record. The offense, led by Goldschmidt's All-Star caliber performance, showed they could compete with any lineup in the league when healthy. However, pitching depth issues and defensive lapses kept them from securing their first playoff berth since 2011, finishing 79-83, behind the division-leading Los Angeles Dodgers but ahead of the rebuilding Colorado Rockies.
Reader's Guide
The 2015 campaign saw the Diamondbacks finish with an 83-79 record, placing them third in the competitive NL West. While they missed the playoffs, this season was viewed as a significant step forward from the previous year's struggles.
Highlights included Paul Goldschmidt earning his second All-Star selection and Zack Greinke continuing to anchor the rotation despite age-related concerns. The team showed resilience, often coming back from deficits in close games thanks to strong bullpen performances and timely hitting.
However, inconsistency remained a major hurdle. The pitching staff lacked depth beyond the top few starters, leading to several blown leads against division rivals. Despite these challenges, the 2015 season laid the groundwork for future success by proving that the young core could compete at a high level.
Did You Know?
- Paul Goldschmidt was selected as an All-Star for the first time since 2013, making this his second All-Star selection overall.
- Chip Hale took over as manager after Kirk Gibson was fired in September 2014; Gibson never played for the Arizona Diamondbacks as a player.
- The team finished with a 79-83 record, below .500, as they continued their rebuilding phase.
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