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Slade Caldwell
Arizona Diamondbacks
Outfielder
Born: (2006-06-18) June 18, 2006 (age 20)
Jonesboro, Arkansas, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Left
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Slade Michael Caldwell (born on June 18, 2006) is an American professional baseball outfielder in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization.

Amateur career

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Caldwell was born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas and attended Valley View High School.[1] He committed to play college baseball at Ole Miss during his freshman year of high school.[2] During his sophomore year, he hit .511 with nine home runs and 48 RBI with 41 stolen bases.[3][4] Caldwell was named the Arkansas Gatorade Player of the Year as a junior after batting .512 with five home runs, 31 RBI, and 40 stolen bases while also going 7–1 with a 2.31 ERA and 72 strikeouts as a pitcher.[5][6] After the season, Caldwell was selected for the 2023 MLB-USA Baseball High School All-American Game at T-Mobile Park.[7] As a senior in 2024, Caldwell hit .485 with 51 stolen bases, helping lead Valley View to a 5A State Championship.[8] He ended his high school career as the state's leader in career steals with 170.[9] He was named the state Gatorade Player of the Year for the second consecutive season.[10]

Professional career

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Caldwell was considered a top prospect for the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) draft, being ranked ninth by Perfect Game for the class of 2024.[11][12] The Arizona Diamondbacks selected Caldwell was in the first round with the 29th overall selection of the 2024 MLB draft. He signed with the Diamondbacks on July 27 for $3.1 million.[13]

Caldwell made his professional debut in 2025 with the Visalia Rawhide.[14] In June, he was promoted to the Hillsboro Hops.[15] He was selected to represent the Diamondbacks alongside LuJames Groover at the 2025 All-Star Futures Game at Truist Park.[16] Over 114 games between the two teams, Caldwell hit .260 with three home runs, 38 RBI, 29 doubles, and 25 stolen bases. Caldwell returned to Hillsboro for the 2026 season.[17] He appeared in 104 games and batted .216 with six home runs, 36 RBI, and 26 stolen bases.[17]

References

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  1. ↑ Turbeville, Kevin (July 8, 2022). "Blazers' Caldwell playing 'a different game'". Jonesboro Sun. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  2. ↑ Redding, Jared (June 24, 2023). "Ole Miss 2024 baseball commit Slade Caldwell selected to play in upcoming MLB High School All-American Game". 247Sports. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  3. ↑ Taylor, Erick (May 20, 2022). "Valley View after final 4A title". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  4. ↑ Bohannon, Kevin (June 28, 2022). "Arkansas' best high school baseball players: Meet the state's top outfielders". SI.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  5. ↑ Whaley, Logan (February 5, 2024). "Valley View's Slade Caldwell named First Team All-American". KAIT8.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ Hudgison, Chris (June 2, 2023). "Valley View OF/P Slade Caldwell named 2023 Gatorade Baseball Player of the Year". KAIT8.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  7. ↑ Hunt, Gretchen (July 1, 2023). "Accolades, opportunities roll in for Caldwell". Jonesboro Sun. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  8. ↑ Williams, Kylon (July 14, 2024). "Slade Caldwell first Arkansas high schooler drafted in MLB 1st round in 24 years". KATV. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ Komis, Tyler (June 28, 2025). "'Oxford, here I come' – Slade Caldwell sounding like a future Ole Miss Rebel. But will he be?". 247Sports. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  10. ↑ Evanson, Wade (June 10, 2025). "Top prospect Slade Caldwell will make his Hops debut tonight versus Eugene". Hillsboro News Times. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  11. ↑ Callis, Jim; Mayo, Jonathan (December 18, 2023). "2024 Draft: Early look at best power, speed, fastball, more". MLB.com. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  12. ↑ Law, Keith (March 7, 2024). "MLB Draft 2024: Keith Law's top 30 prospects rankings to start the season". The Athletic. Retrieved May 10, 2024.
  13. ↑ Piecoro, Nick (July 27, 2024). "Diamondbacks sign top draft pick Slade Caldwell". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved March 17, 2025.
  14. ↑ Camarillo, Gabriel (May 5, 2025). "First round pick Slade Caldwell enjoys hot start to pro baseball career in Visalia". KMPH.
  15. ↑ Evanson, Wade (June 10, 2025). "Top prospect Slade Caldwell will make his Hops debut tonight versus Eugene". Hillsboro News Times.
  16. ↑ Dykstra, Sam; Callis, Jim; Mayo, Jonathan (July 11, 2025). "Each team's prospects headed to 2025 MLB Futures Game". MLB.com. Retrieved November 22, 2025.
  17. 1 2 "Slade Caldwell Stats, Age, Position, Height, Weight, Fantasy & News". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
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