Table of Biography
Eric Karros is a retired professional baseball player. Eric Karros played in Major League Baseball (MLB). From 1991 to 2004, he was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, and Oakland Athletics. He now works for Fox as a color analyst for baseball.
Early Life and Childhood
Eric Peter Karros was born in Hackensack, New Jersey, on November 4, 1967. As of now, his age is 56 years old. He is of American nationality. In addition, his zodiac sign is Scorpio.
He went to Patrick Henry High School in San Diego, California, and was a member of the baseball team there. He enrolled at UCLA and played baseball for the Bruins after graduating from high school.
Eric Karros – Professional Life
The Los Angeles Dodgers drafted Eric Karros in the sixth round of the 1988 Major League Baseball draft. On September 1, 1991, he made his Major League debut against the Chicago Cubs. In the 1992 season, he became a full-time starter for the Dodgers, playing in 149 games hitting 20 home runs, and driving in 88 runs, earning him the National League Rookie of the Year award.
Similarly, he was traded to the Chicago Cubs on December 2, 2002, and began the season as the team’s backup first baseman. He hit 286 with 12 home runs and 40 RBI in 114 games with the Cubs. Before the start of the 2004 season, he signed with the Oakland Athletics. He last appeared in an MLB game on July 21, 2004, and the Athletics released him on August 3, 2004. He played in 40 games for the club, hitting 194 with two home runs and 11 RBI.
He formerly worked with Fox Sports in 2004 and now serves as a color analyst for baseball on Fox. He previously worked for Los Angeles’ KCAL-TV. In 2007, he was also hired to call area baseball games for Fox Saturday Baseball.
Net worth 2024
As of 2019, his net worth is reported to be over $49 million. In addition, as a color analyst for baseball on Fox, he earns an equivalent of $75,000 per year. Similarly, in 1994, he signed a three-year contract worth $6.15 million as a baseball first baseman, including an annual gross salary of around $2.05 million. In 1994, he took home $650,000, $2.35 million in 1995, and $3.15 million in 1996. In 1997, he agreed to a four-year contract extension of $20 million, including an annual salary of $5 million.
Eric Karros – Relationship Status
Trish Maly, Eric Karros’s wife, is his life partner. In 1998, the couple married. Mikah Maly-Karros, Jared Karros, and Kyle Karros are the names of their three daughters. Mikah graduated from Pepperdine University with a master’s degree in clinical psychology.
Caption: Eric Karros with his wife (Source: Getty Image)
Moreover, Eric Karros has kept his personal life a closely guarded secret. He is now in his fifties and also has a wonderful relationship with his wife, free of extramarital affairs.
Body Measurement
Eric Karros was not only a great player, but he was also a very beautiful person. The retired baseball player stands 6 foot 4 inches tall and weighs 92 kilograms.
Similarly, Eric Karros is not active on social media including Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.