From the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s collection containing tens of thousands of artifacts, our curators have created each team’s Starting Nine by hand-picking nine must-see pieces for each of the 30 MLB teams. This limited-time list is the perfect introduction to the Museum for every Arizona Diamondbacks fan. Don’t wait to make your visit to Cooperstown to take the Hall of Fame Starting Nine challenge.
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Curt Schilling: 2001 World Series Cap
During the 2001 World Series, Arizona's Curt Schilling wore this cap which he inscribed to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. With 26 strikeouts and a 1.69 ERA over three starts, Schilling earned Series co-MVP honors along with fellow Diamondbacks hurler Randy Johnson.
Whole New Ballgame
J.D. Martinez: Four Home Run Bat
Arizona's J.D. Martinez used this bat on September 4, 2017, to hit four home runs in a game, a record attained by fewer than 20 big leaguers. Each of Martinez's homers came off of a different pitcher as he helped the Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers, 13-0.
One For The Books
Luis Gonzalez: 2001 World Series-Winning Bat
With bases loaded in the ninth inning of Game 7 of the 2001 World Series, Luis Gonzalez used this bat to drive in the Series-ending run. In a later interview, Gonzalez said his walk-off hit to win the Championship was "a childhood dream come true."
Autumn Glory
2001 World Series Championship Ring
Emblazoned with Arizona's logo, this ring celebrates the club's 2001 World Series title. After edging out the Cardinals in the NLDS and the Braves in the NLCS, the Diamondbacks defeated the Yankees in seven games to bring home the franchise's first World Championship.
Autumn Glory
Tyler Gilbert: No-Hitter Cap
On Aug. 14, 2021, Tyler Gilbert wore this Diamondbacks cap as he no-hit the San Diego Padres, 7-0, for the third no-hitter in Arizona’s franchise history. The southpaw had made a few relief appearances earlier in the season, but his 102-pitch gem was his first big league start.
Your Team Today
Ketel Marte: Postseason Streak Bat
In Game 4 of the 2023 World Series, Ketel Marte went 2-for-5 with this bat to notch his 20th straight postseason game with at least one hit. His record-setting streak began during Arizona’s appearance in the 2017 NL Wild Card game, the previous time the Diamondbacks made it to the postseason.
Your Team Today
Wade Miley: First Pitch Shoes
Toeing the new pitching rubber at the Sydney Cricket Grounds, Arizona hurler Wade Miley wore these shoes on March 22, 2014, as he threw the first regular-season major league pitch in Australia.
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Paul Goldschmidt: 2015 Season Jersey
Paul Goldschmidt wore this Diamondbacks jersey in 2015 when he led Arizona with 33 homers, 110 RBI and a .321 batting average. The first baseman earned his second Silver Slugger and Gold Glove Awards for his offensive and defensive work.
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Zac Gallen: Record-Setting Shoes
A member of Arizona's 2022 starting rotation, Zac Gallen set a new franchise record when he worked 44 1/3 consecutive scoreless innings over eight starts from Aug. 2 through Sept. 11. The hurler wore these shoes in his last start of the streak before allowing a run in the fourth inning.
Your Team Today
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