Marty Karow, baseball player, 1927-1927

Marty Karow

Born: 7/18/1904 in Braddock, PA, USA

Died: 4/27/1986 in Bryan, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1927-06-21 | Final Game: 1927-07-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Martin Gregory Karow

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Biography

Marty Karow was a professional baseball player born in 1904, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball during the 1927 season. Known primarily as a position player, Karow played in a total of 6 games, where he recorded 2 hits and maintained a batting average of 0.2. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his presence on the field during this time reflects the challenges and competition faced by players in the late 1920s, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven game. Karow's career, while short-lived, serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their time in the spotlight was limited. His experiences in the league provide insight into the dynamics of a rapidly evolving sport, as teams began to embrace more aggressive batting and base running strategies. Although his statistical contributions were minimal, Karow's participation in Major League Baseball during this period adds to the rich tapestry of the game's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 0.200 0.300 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 29.1% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 41.9% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.737 across their career seasons — 32.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1927 BOS AL 6 10 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 2 0 0 3 0 1
SS 3 0 2 3 0 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1927 BOS 3B 2 0 0 3 0 1
1927 BOS SS 3 0 2 3 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 2
Shortstop 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1925, 1926, 1927