Marc Krauss, baseball player, 2013-2015

Marc Krauss

Born: 10/5/1987 in Deshler, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-21 | Final Game: 2015-07-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 245 lbs

Full name: Mark Stuart Krauss

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Biography

Marc Krauss, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player known for his role as a position player during his career from 2013 to 2015. He made his Major League Baseball debut on June 21, 2013, and concluded his playing days on July 24, 2015. Over the course of 146 games, Krauss demonstrated his power potential, hitting 12 home runs and driving in 42 runs, although he finished with a batting average of .188. His career also included two stolen bases, showcasing a bit of versatility in his playing style. Krauss played during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting, and while he did not achieve high batting averages, his contributions came primarily in the form of timely home runs. His journey through the major leagues reflected the challenges faced by players striving to make an impact in a competitive environment. Despite his relatively brief career, Krauss's experiences in the MLB serve as a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

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 0.188 0.255 0.324 0.579 -715.9

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 0.579 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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
2013 HOU AL 52 134 11 28 9 0 4 13 2 10 45 0.209 .253 (-18%) .317 (-16%) .396 (-8%) .714 (-11%) -291.6
2014 HOU AL 67 186 16 36 6 0 6 21 0 21 54 0.194 .251 (-23%) .313 (-11%) .386 (-17%) .700 (-14%) -424.3
2015 LAA AL 11 35 2 5 2 0 1 5 0 3 11 0.143 — — — — 0.0
2015 TBR AL 4 10 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 7 0.100 — — — — 0.0
2015 DET AL 12 33 1 5 0 0 1 2 0 0 13 0.152 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 55 46 369 41 5 38
OF 50 42 76 4 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2013 HOU 1B 2 0 2 0 0 1
2013 HOU OF 26 22 38 3 2 2
2014 HOU 1B 33 30 257 30 4 24
2014 HOU OF 23 20 37 1 0 1
2015 LAA 1B 4 3 21 2 0 1
2015 LAA OF 1 0 1 0 0 0
2015 TBA 1B 4 4 21 2 1 1
2015 DET 1B 12 9 68 7 0 11

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 55
Left Field 38
Right Field 14
Designated Hitter 26

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 HOU AL $502,300
Total Career Earnings $502,300

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio University Athens OH 2007, 2008, 2009