Kyle Karros, son of 1992 NL Rookie of the Year Eric Karros, hits RBI single in first MLB at-bat
PHOENIX (AP) — Colorado Rockies third baseman Kyle Karros is off to a good start in the National League — just like his dad.
The 23-year-old Karros — the son of 1992 National League Rookie of the Year Eric Karros — hit an RBI single in his first big-league plate appearance Friday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“It was an unreal moment,” Kyle Karros said after the Rockies’ 6-1 loss. “Fun day.”
The younger Karros has been a fast mover through the Rockies’ minor-league system after being selected in the fifth round of the 2023 draft out of UCLA. He was batting .301 with six homers this season in the minors.
“First game in the big leagues, it’s cool to see him get that first knock,” Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer said. “Had a good walk, played solid defense. It was a good debut for him.”
The elder Karros hit 284 homers over a 14-year career, mostly with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He was at Kyle’s debut, along with other family and friends.
The 57-year-old also played in college at UCLA, where he was teammates with current Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo.
___
AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB
News from © The Associated Press, . All rights reserved.
This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Join the Conversation!
Want to share your thoughts, add context, or connect with others in your community? Create a free account to comment on stories, ask questions, and join meaningful discussions on our new site.
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.