Wyatt
Karges

Wyatt Karges, Servite High School (CA), 2028
Positional Profile: RHP RHP with strong feel for a two-pitch mix. Shows reliever potential.
Body: 6-1, 159-pounds. Tall, lanky frame with long levers.
Delivery: Glove sets just at belt level, slightly offset, in a front-facing wind-up stance. Glove comes up towards the chin, then drops back down towards the belt. Shows a slight rocking motion with a pause on the front leg when rocking back. High leg kick towards the chest. Body stays upright, doesn't lean back or forward. Shows decent hip-shoulder separation to turn well.
Arm Action: RH. 3/4 release point. Full-circle arm-back path. Loose, easy release with a short arm path.
FB: T88, 85-88 mph. Firm and straight, spins well with a slight rise. T2316, 2175 average rpm.
SL: 74-77 mph. Sharp, downward-breaking action. T2391, 2132 average rpm.

Karges may have surrendered a pair of hits in his six-batter appearance, but the overall quality of the stuff was among the best seen at the event. The right-hander struck out three hitters while showcasing a fastball that sat 85-88 mph with 2300+ rpm spin, giving the pitch quality life and characteristics that should continue to play as he develops. His best secondary offering was a 74-77 mph slider that generated 2400+ rpm spin and showed impressive feel, landing in the strike zone 73% of the time. The pitch consistently gave hitters problems and projects as a legitimate weapon moving forward. Karges' ability to pair the fastball with a quality breaking ball allowed him to miss bats and work effectively despite the two hits allowed. What makes the profile especially intriguing is the projection. At 6-1, 160 pounds, Karges has a lean, projectable frame with plenty of room to add strength and physicality. As those gains come, additional velocity would not be surprising. The fastball-slider combination already provides a strong foundation, and if he can continue developing a reliable third pitch, Karges becomes an arm that should remain firmly on the radar in California's 2028 class.