First baseman with the National League's Los Angeles Dodgers
(1991-2002), and Chicago Cubs (2003); and the American League's Oakland
Athletics (2004).
In 2002 led the National League in fielding percentage for first
basemen (.997).
Named to "Baseball Digest" magazine's 1992 Rookie All-Star Team.
Made major league debut on 1 September 1991.
Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 6th round of the 1988 amateur
draft.
Was 1992 NL Roockie of the year
(February) Reached an agreement with ESPN to work as an analyst
for up to 40 major league games this season, effectively ending his
career. Karros played 40 games with the Oakland Athletics before he
asked for his release last July. (2005)