Marc Krauss
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2015)
Marc Krauss was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015 for 4 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 3 seasons. In 146 career games, he hit .188 with 75 hits, 12 home runs, and 42 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 245 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-06-21
- Last Game
- 2015-07-24
Full name: Mark Stuart Krauss
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 398 | 30 | 75 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 2 | 34 | 130 | .188 | .255 | .324 | .579 | -643 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 25.5% below league average.
Career OBP .255 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.
Career SLG .324 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 18.1% below league average.
Career OPS .579 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | HOU | AL | 52 | 134 | 11 | 28 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 10 | 45 | .209 | .253 (-18%) | .317 (-16%) | .396 (-8%) | .714 (-11%) | -266.0 |
| 2014 | HOU | AL | 67 | 186 | 16 | 36 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 21 | 0 | 21 | 54 | .194 | .251 (-23%) | .313 (-11%) | .386 (-17%) | .700 (-14%) | -377.4 |
| 2015 | LAA | AL | 11 | 35 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 11 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | TBA | AL | 4 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2015 | DET | AL | 12 | 33 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 146 | 398 | 30 | 75 | 18 | 0 | 12 | 42 | 2 | 34 | 130 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -643 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (146 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 69 | 185 | 9 | 28 | 3 | 15 | .151 |
| Away | 77 | 213 | 21 | 47 | 9 | 27 | .221 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-07-24 | DET | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-23 | DET | SEA | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-22 | DET | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-21 | DET | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-20 | DET | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015-07-19 | DET | BAL | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015-07-12 | DET | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-11 | DET | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015-07-10 | DET | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2015-07-09 | DET | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 55 |
| Left Field | 38 |
| Right Field | 14 |
| Designated Hitter | 26 |
Salary History
Marc Krauss's recorded salaries total $502,300 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Krauss's career ran from 2013 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2013 and 2015.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | HOU | AL | $502,300 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $502,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio University | Athens | OH | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Marc Krauss: the record in brief
The profile opens with Marc Krauss's first major league game on June 21, 2013; the last one listed came on July 24, 2015. Krauss played for the Houston Astros (2013 to 2014), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015), the Tampa Bay Rays (2015), and the Detroit Tigers (2015). Krauss, a first baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Height and weight on file: 245 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The birth record reads October 5, 1987, in Deshler, OH, USA. On the record, Marc Krauss was born Mark Stuart Krauss.
The batting record for Krauss: 146 games, 75 hits in 398 at bats, and a .188 average, adding 12 homers and 42 RBI. Krauss got on base at a .255 rate and slugged .324 (.579 OPS). Measured against the leagues Krauss played in, the .188 career average compares with a .253 league average over the same seasons, 25.5% below the league. By OPS the gap is 18.6% below league average (.579 against .712). Krauss collected a career-high 36 hits in 2014. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .209 in 2013, did not top the league's .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Marc Krauss
- What years did Marc Krauss play?
- Marc Krauss played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2015.
- Was Marc Krauss a pitcher?
- No. Marc Krauss was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Marc Krauss hit?
- Marc Krauss hit 12 career home runs with 75 hits.
- What teams did Marc Krauss play for?
- Marc Krauss played for 4 teams: the Houston Astros (2013–2014), the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2015), the Tampa Bay Rays (2015), and the Detroit Tigers (2015).
- What were Marc Krauss's career stats?
- In 146 games, Marc Krauss had 75 hits, 12 home runs, 42 RBI, 30 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .188 batting average.
- How much did Marc Krauss earn in his career?
- Marc Krauss's recorded salaries total $502,300 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Krauss's career ran from 2013 to 2015. No salary is recorded for 2013 and 2015.
- What was Marc Krauss's salary?
- Marc Krauss's recorded salary was $502,300 in 2014.
- What position did Marc Krauss play?
- Marc Krauss played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Marc Krauss and how much did he weigh?
- Marc Krauss was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 245 pounds.
- How many home runs did Marc Krauss hit each season?
- Marc Krauss's home runs by season: 4 in 2013, 6 in 2014, and 2 in 2015. His most in one season was 6, in 2014.
- What was Marc Krauss's career batting average?
- Marc Krauss batted .188 over his career, with 75 hits in 398 at bats.
- How many RBI did Marc Krauss have?
- Marc Krauss drove in 42 runs in his career.
- Is Marc Krauss in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Marc Krauss has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.