Nate Karns
Born: 11/25/1987 in Franklin, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 2013-05-28 | Final Game: 2019-04-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 225 lbs
Full name: Nathan Alan Karns
Biography
Nate Karns, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 2013 to 2019. Known for his strong right arm and ability to generate strikeouts, Karns made a mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by a heightened emphasis on power pitching. He recorded a career win-loss record of 16-12 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.3 over his time in the league. Karns tallied 326 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to overpower batters, and he also secured one save throughout his career.
Karns played for various teams, contributing to the evolving landscape of pitching strategies in the era defined by advanced analytics and an increasing reliance on strikeouts. His approach on the mound combined a mix of velocity and breaking pitches, allowing him to be a valuable asset in both starting and relief roles. Despite injuries that impacted his later years, Karnsโ contributions to the game and his competitive spirit left a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike, marking him as a noteworthy figure in the pitching ranks of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 12 | 67 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 316.0 | 299 | 151 | 47 | 127 | 326 | 4.30 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 7.50 | -1358.1 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 13 | 4.50 | - |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 7 | 5 | 27 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.0 | 132 | 60 | 56 | 145 | 3.67 | - |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 6 | 2 | 22 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 94.3 | 95 | 54 | 45 | 101 | 5.15 | 342.0 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45.3 | 41 | 21 | 13 | 51 | 4.17 | - |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.125 | 0.500 | 0.625 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | TBR | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBR | AL | 27 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCR | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | BAL | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 67 | 56 | 16 | 29 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | WAS | P | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | TBA | P | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | TBA | P | 27 | 26 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | SEA | P | 22 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | KCA | P | 9 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | BAL | P | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 67 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SEA | AL | $523,700 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | $508,800 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,032,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Tech University | Lubbock | TX | 2008, 2009 |