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
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 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | 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 |