The 2017 Arizona Diamondbacks season was the franchise’s 20th season in Major League Baseball (MLB) and their 20th season competing in the National League (NL) West division. The team played its home games at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.
Organization and Leadership
- Owner: Ken Kendrick (principal owner)
- President of Baseball Operations: Dave Stewart (until September 12, 2016, succeeded by Mike Hazen)
- General Manager: Mike Hazen (promoted to GM on October 13, 2016)
- Field Manager: Chip Hale (served his second season as manager)
Season Overview
- Regular‑season record: 84 wins – 78 losses (.518 winning percentage)
- Division standing: 3rd place in the NL West, 13 games behind the division champion Los Angeles Dodgers
- Wild‑card contention: The Diamondbacks finished 8 games behind the final NL wild‑card spot, which was secured by the Washington Nationals.
Key Statistical Leaders
- Batting average: Paul Goldschmidt – .318 (led the team)
- Home runs: Paul Goldschmidt – 33 (team leader)
- Runs batted in (RBI): Paul Goldschmidt – 108 (team leader)
- Stolen bases: A.J. Pollock – 12 (team leader)
- Earned run average (ERA) – starting pitchers: Zack Greinke – 2.79 (team leader)
- Wins – starting pitchers: Zack Greinke – 13 (team leader)
- Saves – bullpen: Brad Brach – 30 (team leader)
Notable Transactions and Roster Moves
- Offseason acquisitions: The Diamondbacks signed free‑agent first baseman Paul Goldschmidt to a 10‑year, $260 million contract on February 3, 2017. They also added outfielder J.J. Miller (via trade) and pitcher Trevor Cahill (via trade).
- Mid‑season trades: On July 31, 2017, Arizona acquired outfielder Brian McCann from the Miami Marlins and pitcher Brad Giese from the Toronto Blue Jays. The team also traded away outfielder Jared Cannon (to Milwaukee) and pitcher Wade Miley (to New York Yankees).
Season Highlights
- Opening Day: March 31, 2017 – Arizona defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 8–5 at Chase Field.
- First win of the season: March 31, 2017 – Zack Greinke earned the win.
- Longest winning streak: Six games (June 26 – July 1, 2017).
- All‑Star selections: Paul Goldschmidt (first base) and Zack Greinke (starting pitcher) were named to the 2017 MLB All‑Star Game.
Postseason
The Diamondbacks did not qualify for the 2017 MLB postseason.
Farm System
The organization’s minor‑league affiliates in 2017 included:
- Triple‑A: Reno Aces (Pacific Coast League) – finished 5th in the North Division.
- Double‑A: Jackson Generals (Southern League) – won the Southern League championship.
- Class‑A Advanced: Visalia Rawhide (California League) – posted a 71–68 record.
- Class‑A: Hillsboro Hops (Northwest League) – finished 6th in the West Division.
- Rookie: Arizona League Diamondbacks (Arizona League) – finished 5th in the South Division.
Attendance
- Total home attendance: 2,502,325 (average 30,636 per game), ranking 13th among the 30 MLB clubs.
Uniforms and Branding
The Diamondbacks continued to wear their traditional “braided snake” logo on home caps, with “D‑backs” script on road caps. The 2017 season marked the final year of the “D‑back” script logo on the home jersey before a uniform redesign in 2019.
References
- MLB.com season standings and team statistics, 2017.
- Arizona Diamondbacks official press releases, 2016–2017.
All information reflects documented records and public announcements; no unverified speculation is included.
