Kyle Karros Stats & Scouting Report

AB	78
AVG	.333
OBP	.447
SLG	.513
HR	2

Full name Kyle Garret Karros
Born 07/26/2002 in Los Angeles, CA
Profile Ht.: 6'5" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
School UCLA
Drafted in the 5th round (145th overall) by the Colorado Rockies in 2023 (signed for $433,500).

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School: UCLA Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21
BA Grade:45/High
Tools:Hit: 45. Power: 45. Run: 40. Field: 50. Arm: 55.

Karros is the son of longtime Dodgers first baseman Eric Karros, who also played his college ball at UCLA. He emerged as one of the most improved players and top hitters on the West Coast early in the season, but he suffered a sprained ankle mid-year and struggled after he returned. Karros is a large 6-foot-5, 220-pound third baseman with an advanced feel to hit. He has a compact righthanded swing and uses the big part of the field to shoot line drives up the middle and into the gaps. He catches up to good velocity, stays on sliders and has an advanced, controlled approach that emphasizes consistent hard contact. He covers the entire plate and has a good feel for making adjustments. Karros doesn’t hit the ball overly hard despite his size and doesn’t have particularly fast bat speed, leading to doubts he’ll tap into more than fringy power, but he still projects to be an above-average hitter who racks up doubles. Karros is an average defender at third base who makes the routine plays and is particularly adept at charging in on slow rollers. He has above-average arm strength and should stick at the position.

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BA Grade/Risk: 45/High.

Track Record: The son of 1992 National League Rookie of the Year Eric Karros, Kyle played three seasons at UCLA, was drafted by the Rockies in the fifth round in 2023 and signed for $433,500. Karros spent his first full season in 2024 with High-A Spokane, hitting .311/.390/.485 with 15 home runs and 12 stolen bases. He led the Northwest League in batting average (.311) and RBIs (78). Spokane teammate Cole Carrigg hit 16 homers, costing Karros the league’s triple crown.

Scouting Report: A tall, polished player, Karros is a strong technical hitter who plays an above-average defensive third base with a strong arm. Karros’ offensive profile is rooted in his ability to put the bat on the ball and discern balls from strikes. Due to his long limbs he struggles to adjust to breaking balls, which is where the majority of his whiffs come from. He’s an excellent fastball hitter who shows average underlying power. Karros doesn’t sell out for power but does a good job of putting the ball in the air consistently. A bigger-bodied player, Karros is a well below-average runner but a well synchronized defender at third. He gets above-average grades defensively with a plus arm.

The Future: Karros has traits that give him everyday third baseman upside, but his struggles against breaking pitches need to be ironed out to reach everyday regular status.

Scouting Grades: Hit: 50 | Power: 45 | Run: 30 | Field: 55 | Arm: 60.

Draft Prospects

School: UCLA Source: 4YR

Commit/Drafted: Never Drafted
Age At Draft: 21
BA Grade:45/High
Tools:Hit: 45. Power: 45. Run: 40. Field: 50. Arm: 55.

Karros is the son of longtime Dodgers first baseman Eric Karros, who also played his college ball at UCLA. He emerged as one of the most improved players and top hitters on the West Coast early in the season, but he suffered a sprained ankle mid-year and struggled after he returned. Karros is a large 6-foot-5, 220-pound third baseman with an advanced feel to hit. He has a compact righthanded swing and uses the big part of the field to shoot line drives up the middle and into the gaps. He catches up to good velocity, stays on sliders and has an advanced, controlled approach that emphasizes consistent hard contact. He covers the entire plate and has a good feel for making adjustments. Karros doesn’t hit the ball overly hard despite his size and doesn’t have particularly fast bat speed, leading to doubts he’ll tap into more than fringy power, but he still projects to be an above-average hitter who racks up doubles. Karros is an average defender at third base who makes the routine plays and is particularly adept at charging in on slow rollers. He has above-average arm strength and should stick at the position.