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

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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

Career AVG .268 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .325 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .454 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.779 vs. league average 0.753 across their career seasons — near 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
1991 LAD NL 14 14 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1992 LAD NL 149 545 63 140 30 1 20 88 2 37 103 0.257 .255 (avg) .322 (-6%) .377 (+13%) .699 (+4%) 279.4
1993 LAD NL 158 619 74 153 27 2 23 80 0 34 82 0.247 .265 (-7%) .332 (-14%) .403 (+1%) .735 (-5%) -878.5
1994 LAD NL 111 406 51 108 21 1 14 46 2 29 53 0.266 .269 (-1%) .338 (-8%) .424 (avg) .763 (-3%) -448.8
1995 LAD NL 143 551 83 164 29 3 32 105 4 61 115 0.298 .266 (+12%) .337 (+9%) .417 (+28%) .755 (+20%) 2252.8
1996 LAD NL 154 608 84 158 29 1 34 111 8 53 121 0.260 .269 (-4%) .340 (-7%) .426 (+12%) .767 (+4%) 266.5
1997 LAD NL 162 628 86 167 28 0 31 104 15 61 116 0.266 .266 (avg) .336 (-2%) .419 (+9%) .756 (+4%) 440.5
1998 LAD NL 139 507 59 150 20 1 23 87 7 47 93 0.296 .266 (+11%) .335 (+6%) .420 (+13%) .755 (+10%) 1019.1
1999 LAD NL 153 578 74 176 40 0 34 112 8 53 119 0.304 .271 (+12%) .344 (+5%) .433 (+27%) .778 (+17%) 2013.5
2000 LAD NL 155 584 84 146 29 0 31 106 4 63 122 0.250 .270 (-8%) .344 (-7%) .437 (+5%) .782 (avg) -209.6
2001 LAD NL 121 438 42 103 22 0 15 63 3 41 101 0.235 .263 (-11%) .332 (-9%) .426 (-9%) .758 (-9%) -808.8
2002 LAD NL 142 524 52 142 26 1 13 73 4 37 74 0.271 .261 (+4%) .331 (-3%) .416 (-4%) .747 (-3%) -415.4
2003 CHC NL 114 336 37 96 16 1 12 40 1 28 46 0.286 .264 (+8%) .332 (+2%) .422 (+6%) .754 (+4%) 276.5
2004 OAK AL 40 103 8 20 6 0 2 11 1 7 16 0.194 .266 (-27%) .335 (-27%) .427 (-27%) .762 (-27%) -531.3

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 NLCS CHN 5 13 2 3 0 0 0 0 2 3 0.231
2003 NLDS2 CHN 4 16 4 6 0 0 2 2 0 3 0.375
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

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 LAN 1B 10 2 33 2 0 5
1992 LAN 1B 143 142 1211 126 9 98
1993 LAN 1B 157 157 1335 147 12 118
1994 LAN 1B 109 108 896 118 9 83
1995 LAN 1B 143 143 1234 109 7 101
1996 LAN 1B 154 154 1314 121 15 133
1997 LAN 1B 162 162 1318 121 11 88
1998 LAN 1B 136 136 1150 110 12 122
1999 LAN 1B 151 147 1291 126 13 108
2000 LAN 1B 153 153 1296 138 7 123
2001 LAN 1B 119 118 963 71 4 82
2002 LAN 1B 142 141 1175 106 4 101
2003 CHN 1B 97 84 675 47 6 80
2004 OAK 1B 22 14 165 17 2 15

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1698
Designated Hitter 13

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-09-25
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-08-12
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-07-29
1995 Silver Slugger 1B
1995 TSN All-Star 1B
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-08-01
1992 Rookie of the Year
1992 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

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