Kyle Karros is the Colorado Rockies' 23-year-old third baseman — and the son of Eric Karros, the 1992 National League Rookie of the Year who hit more home runs than any Dodger since the franchise moved to Los Angeles. This week the story writes itself: Kyle is playing a series at Dodger Stadium, the ballpark he literally grew up in, while his famous dad calls the games from the Dodgers' broadcast booth. On Tuesday, Kyle scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning as the Rockies rallied past the Dodgers 4-3 — a comeback win in his father's old house.
Who Is Kyle Karros?
Kyle Garrett Karros (born July 26, 2002) is a right-handed-hitting third baseman for the Colorado Rockies. Like his dad, he played college baseball at UCLA, and the Rockies took him in the fifth round (145th overall) of the 2023 MLB Draft. He broke out in the minors in 2024, winning Northwest League MVP honors after hitting .311 for the Spokane Indians, then made his MLB debut on August 8, 2025 — singling and driving in a run in his very first at-bat.
In 2026 he has locked down third base in Colorado. Through early July he was slashing .263/.360/.426 with 7 home runs and 29 RBI in 86 games, and he's been one of the hottest hitters in baseball lately: .352/.441/.625 with 4 homers over his last 30 games, per Sports Illustrated. Last Sunday he beat the Giants with a game-winning three-run homer in the eighth inning.
Who Is Kyle Karros' Dad? Meet Eric Karros, the Dodgers Legend
This is the part driving all the searches. Kyle's father is Eric Karros, one of the most productive hitters in Los Angeles Dodgers history. Eric was the 1992 NL Rookie of the Year, won a Silver Slugger in 1995, and hit 270 home runs as a Dodger — the most by any player since the team moved from Brooklyn to L.A., and third in the franchise's entire history. He played 14 MLB seasons (1991–2004) with the Dodgers, Cubs and A's, and today he's a familiar voice as a Dodgers color commentator on Spectrum SportsNet LA.
That's what makes this series surreal: Eric is broadcasting games in which his son is trying to beat his old team. It already produced one viral moment in May, when Freddie Freeman pointed Kyle toward the booth during a Memorial Day series so he could wave to his dad on air, as Dodgers Nation reported. The Denver Gazette says Kyle has even joked about family "payback" — his dad spent years tormenting Rockies pitching, and now the Rockies pay Kyle to torment the Dodgers.
Is Kyle Karros Related to Eric Karros? The Whole Family Plays
Yes — and the baseball bloodline doesn't stop with Kyle. His older brother Jared Karros is a pitcher who was drafted by — of course — the Dodgers in 2022 and has been developing in their minor league system, most recently with Double-A Tulsa. All three Karros men played at UCLA. In a scene made for a movie, Kyle and Jared exchanged lineup cards at home plate before a Dodgers-Rockies spring training game in 2025, with Eric watching. Kyle's mother has largely stayed out of the public eye; the family keeps that side of life private, and there's little reliable public reporting about her — so we won't pretend otherwise.
This Week at Dodger Stadium: The Comeback Win
The Rockies — owners of one of the worst records in baseball — walked into Dodger Stadium this week and made it a series. On Monday, Colorado erased a 6-1 deficit and forced extra innings before falling 8-7 in 11, with Kyle ripping an RBI double during the rally. On Tuesday they finished the job: down 3-1 in the eighth, the Rockies scored three unearned runs in a chaotic inning — Karros scoring the go-ahead run — to win 4-3. It's the kind of week that turns a legacy name into a story of his own, in the same building where he hit his first career home run off Emmet Sheehan in August 2025 with his dad in attendance. The Dodgers, meanwhile, keep dealing with their own drama — see our Tanner Scott Dodgers story.
How Tall Is Kyle Karros? Height, Stats and Profile
- Age: 23 (born July 26, 2002)
- Height/Weight: 6'5" (196 cm), 225 lbs — four inches taller than his dad
- Position: Third base, Colorado Rockies
- College: UCLA (same as dad Eric and brother Jared)
- Drafted: 5th round, 145th overall, 2023 (Rockies)
- MLB debut: August 8, 2025 (RBI single in first at-bat)
- 2026 season: .263/.360/.426, 7 HR, 29 RBI through 86 games; .352 average over his last 30
What's Next for Kyle Karros?
The Rockies are rebuilding, which means the everyday third base job is Kyle's to keep — and his second-half surge suggests he's keeping it. For Dodgers fans, the subplot writes itself: brother Jared is climbing L.A.'s farm system, dad is in the booth, and every Rockies-Dodgers series from here on is a family reunion with standings implications. The name on the back of the jersey brought people to the story; the way he's hitting is why they'll stay.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Kyle Karros' dad?
Eric Karros — the 1992 NL Rookie of the Year who hit 270 home runs for the Dodgers, the most since the franchise moved to Los Angeles. He's now a Dodgers broadcaster on Spectrum SportsNet LA.
Is Kyle Karros related to Eric Karros?
Yes, Kyle is Eric Karros' son. Both played at UCLA, and Kyle's older brother Jared Karros is a pitcher in the Dodgers' minor league system.
How tall is Kyle Karros?
Kyle Karros is 6-foot-5 (196 cm) and about 225 pounds. He is 23 years old and plays third base for the Colorado Rockies.
What is Kyle Karros' walk-up song?
His walk-up music hasn't been consistently reported in national coverage, and players often switch songs mid-season. The Rockies publish their players' current walk-up songs each year, so the team's official 2026 list is the most reliable source.
