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Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

The state of Connecticut might not seem like a high school baseball hotbed, but it has produced some intriguing mound talent over the last few years, including current Pirates prospect Mike Burrows, Royals 2021 first-rounder Frank Mozzicato and Matt Scott, a 2022 grad who contributed to Stanford’s run to the College World Series this year as a freshman. Wyatt is the next in that line and was Gatorade’s choice for the Nutmeg State’s Player of the Year in 2023.

While Wyatt isn’t the largest guy in the world with a skinny, narrow 6-foot-1 frame, he has some pretty big stuff that improved as his senior season went on. The right-hander has a very quick arm and was firing fastballs up to 97 mph by the end of the spring. As impressive as the velocity has been, his ability to spin his slider might be even better in the future. At it’s best, it has good bite and sweep to it, though it can get off plane too quickly and have inconsistent tilt at times. He’ll show some feel for a changeup but largely leaves it in the bullpen.

At the start of the spring, Wyatt struggled with his overall command, but later looks at the right-hander were more encouraging in terms of his strike-throwing. Because of his size, some see some reliever risk in the Southern California recruit, while those who want to dream might see a little Josiah Gray in him.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

Wyatt is another Connecticut prep product whom the Royals selected in the third round of the 2023 Draft, signing him way over slot at $1.5 million to pull him away from his Southern California commitment. After dealing with a back strain during his first fall as a pro and then lingering shoulder tendinitis in the spring, Wyatt made his debut later in ‘24, appearing in 12 games in Rookie ball before finishing the season at Single-A Columbia, where he posted a 2.67 ERA across six starts, with a 23.6% strikeout rate, a 9.5% walk rate and a 1.37 WHIP.

Wyatt is tall and lean with projection in his body as a young pitcher. His above-average four-seam fastball sits in the low-to-mid-90s with good life. He threw a little harder in high school, but there’s a chance for more velocity as he matures and gets used to the routine and schedule of pro ball. His 82-84 mph slider is plus with sweeping action that gets a good amount of chase. Wyatt is developing a changeup which sits 83-85 mph and has a chance to be average, and he also has a cutter in his back pocket that he might develop as a pitch he can throw for strikes and use against lefties. He releases from a low three-quarters slot and usually throws strikes.

Like many high school pitchers out of the Draft, there’s no rush for Wyatt’s development, and the Royals are pleased with how he finished last year. There’s a lot to dream on with him, and they’ll continue to develop him as a starter. Wyatt will likely return to Columbia to begin ‘25 but could make his way to High-A by the end of the year.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 60 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

Another Connecticut pitching prospect like Royals 2021 first-rounder Frank Mozzicato, Wyatt was selected in the third round of the ‘23 Draft out of Staples HS. His bonus was way-above-slot at $1.5 million to sign him away from his Southern California commitment. Wyatt didn’t make his pro debut in ‘23 and then strained his back during the fall instructional league, but he came to Spring Training healthy.

Wyatt is long and lean at 6-foot-1 and 190 pounds, but he has big stuff. His plus fastball sits 92-95 mph and has touched 97 with good armside life. His slider is also plus with high spin and sweeping movement to it. Wyatt has some feel for a changeup, but that’ll be a big focus for him this year, as it has been with other Royals high school pitching prospects. He has a quick arm from a three-quarters slot and a clean delivery that shouldn’t prevent him from throwing strikes, but he struggled to command his fastball in high school.

The Royals kept Wyatt behind in extended spring training this year before moving on to the Arizona Complex League and, by July, Single-A Columbia. He’ll be a starter and will focus on developing that third pitch.

Scouting grades: Fastball: 55 | Slider: 55 | Changeup: 40 | Control: 45 | Overall: 40

The state of Connecticut might not seem like a high school baseball hotbed, but it has produced some intriguing mound talent over the last few years, including current Pirates prospect Mike Burrows, Royals 2021 first-rounder Frank Mozzicato and Matt Scott, a 2022 grad who contributed to Stanford's run to the College World Series this year as a freshman. Wyatt became the next in that line when he went to Kansas City in the third round and signed way above slot at $1,497,500.

While Wyatt isn't the largest guy in the world with a skinny, narrow 6-foot-1 frame, he has some pretty big stuff that improved as his senior season went on. The right-hander has a very quick arm and fired fastballs up to 97 mph by the end of the spring. As impressive as the velocity has been, his ability to spin his slider might be even better in the future. At its best, it has good bite and sweep to it, though it can get off plane too quickly and have inconsistent tilt at times. He'll show some feel for a changeup but largely leaves it in the bullpen.

At the start of the spring, Wyatt struggled with his overall command, but later looks at the right-hander were more encouraging in terms of his strike-throwing. Because of his size, some see some reliever risk in the former Southern California recruit, while those who want to dream might see a little Josiah Gray in him.

Transactions

Team	Date	Transaction
	03/06/2025	activated RHP Hiro Wyatt.
	07/25/2024	RHP Hiro Wyatt assigned to Columbia Fireflies from ACL Royals.
	05/03/2024	ACL Royals activated RHP Hiro Wyatt.
	03/07/2024	Kansas City Royals Prospects activated RHP Hiro Wyatt.
	08/10/2023	RHP Hiro Wyatt roster status changed by ACL Royals.
	08/10/2023	RHP Hiro Wyatt assigned to Royals Organization.
	07/18/2023	Kansas City Royals signed RHP Hiro Wyatt.
	06/15/2023	RHP Hiro Wyatt assigned to College Workout.
	07/19/2022	RHP Hiro Wyatt and assigned to High School Workout.
	07/30/2021	Team Jackie Robinson activated RHP Hiro Wyatt.
	07/30/2021	Team Jackie Robinson activated RHP Hiro Wyatt.