karros was selected by the los angeles dodgers in the sixth round of the 1988 major league baseball draft. he made his major league debut as a pinch runner on september 1, 1991 against the chicago cubs. he made his first start, at first base, on september 4, 1991 against the st. louis cardinals, when he was 0-for-3 with two strikeouts. karros recorded his first major league hit as a pinch hitter in the bottom of the 12th inning against cincinnati reds pitcher milt hill on september 16, 1991. it was a two-run rbi double to left field, his only hit in 14 batting appearances during the 1991 season.