08/08/2021 - Official College Recruiting Membership - Tomball (Houston), TX Karsten is a 2B/RHP prospect who will graduate in 2024. Medium frame athletic build with some strength present and plenty of room to develop. In the infield, he started with efficient footwork and smooth actions. Works around baseball, with good direction towards target, and showed good approach to baseball. Quick arm action, with a high 3/4 arm angle, and made accurate/on-line throws with an arm velocity up to 76mph. On the mound, he gathers over the rubber and separates his hands on time. Has a quick arm and has some deception to his delivery. He rotates to his target and showed ability to change planes with his pitches. Flashed a FB that sat 73-74mph with command in the zone, a 12/6 breaking ball, and a changeup that had good sink. Showed plus command on all 3 of his pitches. CH was best pitch during his bullpen session. A right-handed hitter who hits from an athletic and square stance. Starts with a good hand load, as he gets knob to C, and swing was on time. He showed some late bat whip and an opposite field approach. He sprayed balls to the opposite field with a bat exit velocity up to 76mph during BP. With 3 years of continued growth and development, we foresee him having a bright future on the baseball field.