Eric Karros Bio | Wiki
Eric Karros (Full name: Eric Peter Karros) is an American journalist presently working as a play-by-play announcer at FOX Sports 1 since 2014. However, formerly he was a baseball player and played in Major League Baseball from 1991 to 2004.
During his career as a player, Eric played for several teams including Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland Athletics. He was awarded several awards for his hard work and several achievements. Some of the awards he received included the 1992 National League Rookie of the Year, the 1995 National League Silver Slugger Award at First Base and Finishing 5th in voting for the 1995 National League MVP.
Eric Karros Age | Birthday
He was born on November 4, 1967, in Hackensack, New Jersey, in the United States of America. Eric is 54 years old and celebrates his birthday on November 4 every year.
Eric Karros Height
He is a man of average stature. Eric stands at a height of 5 ft 10 in (approx. 1.77 m).
Eric Karros Family
He was born and also raised in Hackensack, New Jersey, in the United States of America under the loving care and support of his devoted and hardworking parents. Eric holds an American nationality by birth but belongs to the white ethnicity.
Eric Karros Wife
He is a married man. Eric is happily and contentedly married to his beautiful and loving wife Trish Maly. The two have been living together since they were wedded in 1998. They are proud parents of their three adorable children, two sons named Jared and Kyle and Mikah their daughter.
Eric Karros Education
He attained his High School Diploma from Patrick Henry High School based in San Diego and later pursued further education at the University of California in Los Angeles, where he received his degree in Economics.
Eric Karros Baseball
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected Eric in the sixth round of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. On September 1, 1991, Eric played in his first Major League game as a pinch-runner against the Chicago Cubs. In a game against the St. Louis Cardinals which was on September 4, 1991, Eric made his first start, at first base.
His first at-bat was during the 1992 season in a game against the San Diego Padres, where he made a two-run shot to deep left field off of Craig Lefferts for his first career home run. During the 1992 season, Eric featured in 149 games, driving in 88 runs, and hitting 20 home runs. In 1992, Eric was named the National League Rookie of the Year. During his time with the Dodgers, Eric recorded a batting average of just under .270 and an average of almost 25 home runs a year.
He became the third player in the Dodger’s history with a record of 30 home runs and 100 RBI in five different seasons. On August 22, 2000, he made history by hitting two homers in the same inning. However, in 2002 he was traded along with Mark Grudzielanek for Todd Hundley and Chad Hermansen of the Chicago Cubs.
After playing for the team in the 2003 season with the Cubs, Eric was granted a free agency and later left the team at the end of the year. With the Chicago Cub Eric played 114 games, .286 hits with 12 home runs, and 40 RBI. In 2004 he joined the Oakland Athletics, where he played his final MLB game on July 21, 2004, and officially left the team on August 3, 2004.
Eric Karros FOX Sports 1
Currently, he works at FOX Sports 1 where he serves as a play-by-play announcer alongside Thom Brennaman since March 2014. Previously, he served at Fox Saturday Baseball, where he called regional games.
He was also a broadcaster for MLB alongside several commentators including Matt Vasgersian, Dave Campbell, and Steve Lyons. Eric also hosted pre-game shows for the Los Angeles Angels on KCAL-TV. From 2004 to 2006 Eric worked for both ESPN and FOX Sports, where he hosted pregame shows for the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Eric Karros Salary
From his current job as a play-by-play announcer at FOX Sports 1, it is obvious to all that he is rewarded a large sum amount of income. Eric’s average salary is $96,870 annually.
Eric Karros Net Worth
He has successfully accumulated his legally acquired fortune from his career as a professional MLB baseball player and journalist over the years. Eric’s average net worth is $963,720.
Where Is Eric Karros Now
Eric currently works at FOX Sports 1, where he serves as a play-by-play announcer at FOX Sports 1
How Old Is Eric Karros
He was born to his loving and caring parents on November 4, 1967, in the United States of America. Therefore, Eric is 54 years old.