Michael Roth (baseball)

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Michael Roth
2012 College World Series
Pitcher
Born: (1990-02-15) February 15, 1990 (age 34)
Greenville, South Carolina, U.S.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
April 13, 2013, for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Last MLB appearance
July 4, 2016, for the Texas Rangers
MLB statistics
Win–loss record2–1
Earned run average8.50
Strikeouts29
Teams

Michael Thomas Roth (born February 15, 1990) is an American former

Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Texas Rangers
.

Before beginning his professional career, he played

All-American after the 2011 season. Roth also represented Great Britain internationally, including at the 2019 European Baseball Championship
.

Early life and college career

Roth attended Riverside High School in Greer, South Carolina.[1] In addition to playing for the school's baseball team, Roth also played for the basketball team.[2] As a baseball player, he was named a high school All-American in 2007[3] and to the Rawlings Preseason All-American Baseball Team in 2008.[4]

Roth then enrolled at the

Louisville Slugger.[11] He was also named a semifinalist for the Golden Spikes Award[12] and CollegeBaseballInsider.com's National Player of the Year.[9] He was also named to the 2012 Louisville Slugger Preseason All-American Team.[9] Roth was named a Gamecocks' team captain for the 2011 and 2012 seasons.[13]

The

2011 Major League Baseball Draft.[11] However, Roth chose almost immediately after the 2011 College World Series to return to school, and headed to Alicante (Spain) for a Study Abroad program as part of his International Business degree requirement, and did not sign with the Indians,[14] opting to return to South Carolina for his senior season.[15] Roth was named SEC Co-Pitcher of the Week on February 28, 2012.[16]

Professional career

Los Angeles Angels

The

2012 Major League Baseball Draft.[17] He began his professional career in 2012 for the Orem Owlz in the Pioneer League.[18]

Roth pitched for

2013 World Baseball Classic Qualifiers.[19] In his only game he pitched 3+1⁄3 innings, giving up four earned runs. Roth possesses dual citizenship with Great Britain and the United States due to his mother's English heritage.[20]

Roth started the 2013 season with the

Class AA Texas League. He started, and won, their April 9 game against the Midland RockHounds. On April 13, 2013, with 27 innings of minor league experience, the Angels promoted Roth to the major leagues.[21] Roth made his first major league appearance that evening against the Houston Astros
, and pitched two innings of hitless, scoreless relief in the Angels' win.

Roth was designated for assignment by the Angels on April 27, 2014,[22] and outrighted to Arkansas on May 1. He was called back up to the majors again on July 5, 2014.[citation needed] He was designated for assignment again on November 20, 2014, and elected to become a free agent.[23]

Cleveland Indians

The

Cleveland Indians signed Roth to a minor league contract in December 2014.[23]

Texas Rangers

The

Class AAA Pacific Coast League.[24] On July 3, 2016, the Rangers called up Roth from AAA after he posted an ERA under 3. He made his Rangers debut on July 4, 2016, as a relief pitcher in a game against the Boston Red Sox. Roth was designated for assignment after he allowed six runs on 10 hits in 3+2⁄3 innings against Boston.[25]

San Francisco Giants

On November 18, 2016, Roth signed a minor league deal with the San Francisco Giants organization.[26] He was released on July 2, 2017.

Tampa Bay Rays

On July 9, 2017, Roth signed a minor league contract with the Tampa Bay Rays organization. He made 10 appearances (9 starts) for the Triple–A Durham Bulls, recording a 5.08 ERA with 37 strikeouts in 44+1⁄3 innings pitched. He elected free agency following the season on November 6.[27]

Later career

Roth signed a minor league contract with the

Triple–A Round Rock Express.[28] He was released by the organization on August 14, 2018.[citation needed
]

Following the 2018 season, Roth announced his retirement from baseball.[29]

International career

Roth played for Team Great Britain in the 2019 European Baseball Championship and was selected to represent Great Britain at the 2023 World Baseball Classic qualification.[30]

Personal life

Roth's father worked as a car salesman, until he quit his job to watch his son pitch in the

2011 College World Series.[31] Roth's mother, Deborah, is English.[19]

Roth married Rachel Sanna on December 17, 2016 in Charleston, South Carolina.

References

  1. ^ Jones, Rudy (February 17, 2012). "Little things win for USC in season opener". GreenvilleOnline.com. Retrieved March 15, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  2. ^ Robinson, Mandrallius (January 26, 2007). "Michael Roth returns to court after fracture". The Greenville News. p. A.6. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved March 19, 2012.(subscription required)
  3. ^ Castello, Bob (July 3, 2007). "Riverside's Roth grabs All-American team slot". The Greenville News. p. D.1. Retrieved March 19, 2012. (subscription required)
  4. ^ Castello, Bob (April 4, 2008). "Southside duo gains attention". The Greenville News. p. C.4. Retrieved March 23, 2012. (subscription required)
  5. ^ "Gamecocks' Roth proves the right man". Omaha.com. June 25, 2010. Archived from the original on September 8, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  6. ^ a b Video Headline. "Baseball gets in full swing". NCAA.com. Archived from the original on May 4, 2012. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
  7. U-T San Diego. Associated Press
    . Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  8. ^ a b "College World Series: Day 9". ESPN. June 29, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  9. ^ a b c "Pair of Gamecocks preseason All American on the diamond". WRDW-TV. December 20, 2011. Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  10. ^ "College: Awards: All-America Teams: 2011 College All-America Team". BaseballAmerica.com. June 15, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  11. ^ a b "Michael Roth Drafted By The Cleveland Indians — South Carolina Gamecocks". Gamecocksonline.com. June 8, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  12. ^ Haney, Travis (June 3, 2011). "Ga. Southern's Roache lends slugging quality". The Post and Courier. Retrieved March 23, 2012.
  13. ^ "South Carolina Baseball Announces 2012 Captains — South Carolina Gamecocks". Gamecocksonline.com. January 23, 2012. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  14. ^ "Cleveland Indians 2011 Draft Results | indians.com: Team". MLB.com. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
  15. ^ "Pitchers Roth, Price returning for South Carolina". FOX Charlotte. Associated Press. August 16, 2011. Retrieved March 22, 2012.
  16. ^ "Michael Roth Honored By Southeastern Conference". Live5News.com. February 28, 2012. Retrieved March 15, 2012.
  17. ^ "Angels take college talent on Draft's Day 2". MLB.com. June 6, 2012. Retrieved June 7, 2012.[permanent dead link]
  18. ^ "2012 Orem Owls". The Baseball Cube. Retrieved October 10, 2012.
  19. ^ a b Nate Sulat (July 26, 2013). "Why isn't baseball more popular in the UK?". BBC News. Retrieved January 6, 2015.
  20. ^ Casella, Paul (September 18, 2012). "CWS hero Roth gets chance to pitch for Great Britain". MLB.com. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  21. ^ Sports Department (April 13, 2013). "Former Gamecock Ace Michael Roth Gets Call Up To Bigs". ABC Columbia. Archived from the original on June 28, 2013. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
  22. ^ "Angels bring up reliever, option Boesch to minors". ESPN.com. Associated Press. April 27, 2014. Retrieved April 28, 2014.
  23. ^ a b "'A good Christmas present': Michael Roth signs with Indians". Archived from the original on December 21, 2016.
  24. ^ "Roth flirts with Express' first no-no".
  25. ^ Sox collect 13 extra-base hits in 12-5 rout over Rangers by Ken Powtak, Associated Press. 4 July 2016. Retrieved 2016-07-04.
  26. ^ "On deck for Michael Roth: New gig with San Francisco Giants". thestate.com. November 18, 2016. Retrieved November 19, 2016.
  27. ^ "Minor League Free Agents 2017". baseballamerica.com. November 7, 2017. Retrieved June 28, 2023.
  28. ^ Todd, Jeff (May 25, 2018). "Rangers Acquire Michael Roth; Kevin Jepsen Elects Free Agency". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
  29. ^ Lou Bezjak (May 25, 2018). "Gamecock great Michael Roth steps away from pro baseball". December 27, 2018. Retrieved July 23, 2019.
  30. ^ "Great Britain baseball men's team announces roster for 2022 World Baseball Classic qualifier". British Baseball Federation. September 15, 2022. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved October 12, 2022.
  31. ^ "Father of Cleveland Indians draft pick quits job to watch son pitch in College World Series". cleveland.com. Associated Press. June 21, 2011. Retrieved February 15, 2012.

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