Eric Karros, baseball player, 284 home runs, 1991-2004

Eric Karros

Born: 11/4/1967 in Hackensack, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-09-01 | Final Game: 2004-07-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Eric Peter Karros

Biography

Eric Karros, born in 1967, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who had a career that spanned from 1991 to 2004. Best known for his time with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Karros made a significant impact in the game, particularly during the 1990s. Over the course of his 1,755 games, he accumulated 1,724 hits, 284 home runs, and 1,027 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .268. His ability to combine power with consistent hitting made him a valuable asset in the lineup and a fan favorite. Karros was recognized for his talents early on, earning the Rookie of the Year award and the TSN Rookie Player of the Year during his debut season. His playing style showcased a blend of power and agility, as reflected in his 59 stolen bases. Throughout his career, he was known for his durability and defensive skills at first base, contributing to the Dodgers' success in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Karros remains a significant figure in Dodgers history, celebrated for both his on-field accomplishments and his role in the team's storied legacy.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1755 6441 797 1724 324 11 284 1027 59 552 1167 0.268 0.325 0.454 0.779 3256.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
15 50 9 15 1 0 4 6 5 9 0.300

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLDS2 CHN 4 16 4 6 0 0 2 2 0 3 0.375
2003 NLCS CHN 5 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.231
1996 NLDS1 LAN 3 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.000
1995 NLDS2 LAN 3 12 3 6 1 0 2 4 1 0 0.500

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1698 1661 14056 1359 111 1257

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1698
Designated Hitter 13

Awards & Honors

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 OAK AL $550,000
2003 CHN NL $8,375,000
2002 LAN NL $6,875,000
2001 LAN NL $7,500,000
2000 LAN NL $5,375,000
1999 LAN NL $5,500,000
1998 LAN NL $4,500,000
1997 LAN NL $4,500,000
1996 LAN NL $3,150,000
1995 LAN NL $2,350,000
1994 LAN NL $650,000
1993 LAN NL $435,000
1992 LAN NL $124,000
Total Career Earnings $49,884,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1986, 1987, 1988

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1996 Most Valuable Player NL 16th 10.0 392 0
1995 Most Valuable Player NL 5th 135.0 392 0
1992 Rookie of the Year NL 1st 116.0 120 22