Michael Roth Stats & Scouting Report

IP	36.0
ERA	8.50
WHIP	1.833
BB/9	4.0
SO/9	7.3

Full name Michael Thomas Roth
Born 02/15/1990 in Greenville, SC
Profile Ht.: 6'1" / Wt.: 210 / Bats: L / Throws: L
School South Carolina
Debut 04/13/2013
Drafted in the 9th round (297th overall) by the Los Angeles Angels in 2012 (signed for $20,000).

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Roth needs no introduction to baseball fans after he burst onto the scene as a sophomore in South Carolina's run to a national title in 2010. In 2011, he led the Gamecocks back to Omaha and finished at 14-3, 1.06 and logged 145 innings. Roth doesn't own a plus pitch and his fastball sits in the mid-80s, but he changes arm slots, locates well and is extremely savvy. Heading into the Southeastern Conference tournament, he was 5-1, 2.66 with 70 strikeouts and 31 walks in 95 innings.

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Organization Prospect Rankings

On pure stuff, Roth would just be another arm in the organization, a senior sign who saved money in the ninth round with his $20,000 bonus. But his stellar college track record and performance on college baseball's biggest stage are hard to ignore. A reliever for most of his first two seasons at South Carolina, he made his first two starts (including a shutout of Clemson) at the 2010 College World Series as the Gamecocks won their first national championship. As a junior, he topped NCAA Division I in wins (14-3) and ERA (1.06) as South Carolina repeated as national champions. He led the Gamecocks to a national runner-up finish in 2012, setting career CWS records for starts (eight) and innings (60) while ranking second in wins (four) and fifth in ERA (1.49). While scouts respect what Roth did in college, there are obvious questions about how well his skill set will translate to pro ball. He has outstanding savvy, but his fastball parks around the mid-80s and peaks at 89 mph. He has a deceptive delivery, varies his arm angles and moves the ball around the strike zone. His best pitch is his changeup, which has deep action and late sink. He mixes in an upper-70s slider, can bust cutters in on the hands of righthanders and throws an occasional slow curve. His funkiness could work in relief, where he doesn't have to get through a lineup multiple times. He could begin his first full year in high Class A because he'll be 23.

Draft Prospects

Roth needs no introduction to baseball fans after he burst onto the scene as a sophomore in South Carolina's run to a national title in 2010. In 2011, he led the Gamecocks back to Omaha and finished at 14-3, 1.06 and logged 145 innings. Roth doesn't own a plus pitch and his fastball sits in the mid-80s, but he changes arm slots, locates well and is extremely savvy. Heading into the Southeastern Conference tournament, he was 5-1, 2.66 with 70 strikeouts and 31 walks in 95 innings.

Career Transactions

Great Britain activated LHP Michael Roth.
Great Britain activated LHP Michael Roth.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Great Britain.
LHP Michael Roth and assigned to Great Britain.
Aguilas Cibaenas reassigned LHP Michael Roth to the minor leagues.
Round Rock Express released LHP Michael Roth.
Round Rock Express placed LHP Michael Roth on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to August 7, 2018.
Iowa Cubs traded LHP Michael Roth to Round Rock Express.
Iowa Cubs placed LHP Michael Roth on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 9, 2018.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Iowa Cubs.
Chicago Cubs signed free agent LHP Michael Roth to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
LHP Michael Roth elected free agency.
Durham Bulls activated LHP Michael Roth from the 7-day disabled list.
Durham Bulls placed LHP Michael Roth on the 7-day disabled list.
Tampa Bay Rays signed free agent LHP Michael Roth.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Durham Bulls from Tampa Bay Rays.
Sacramento River Cats released LHP Michael Roth.
Sacramento River Cats activated LHP Michael Roth from the 7-day disabled list.
Sacramento River Cats placed LHP Michael Roth on the 7-day disabled list retroactive to May 31, 2017. Blister.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Sacramento River Cats.
San Francisco Giants signed free agent LHP Michael Roth to a minor league contract.
LHP Michael Roth roster status changed by San Francisco Giants.
LHP Michael Roth elected free agency.
Texas Rangers sent LHP Michael Roth outright to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers designated LHP Michael Roth for assignment.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Pacific Coast League All-Stars.
Texas Rangers optioned LHP Michael Roth to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers designated Michael Roth for assignment.
Texas Rangers selected the contract of LHP Michael Roth from Round Rock Express.
Round Rock Express placed LHP Michael Roth on the temporarily inactive list.
Round Rock Express activated LHP Michael Roth from the 7-day disabled list.
Round Rock Express placed LHP Michael Roth on the 7-day disabled list.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Round Rock Express.
Texas Rangers signed free agent LHP Michael Roth to a minor league contract.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Leones del Escogido.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Aguilas Cibaenas.
LHP Michael Roth roster status changed by Aguilas Cibaenas.
LHP Michael Roth elected free agency.
Columbus Clippers activated LHP Michael Roth.
Columbus Clippers placed LHP Michael Roth on the reserve list.
Cleveland Indians sent LHP Michael Roth outright to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians designated LHP Michael Roth for assignment.
Cleveland Indians selected the contract of Michael Roth from Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians optioned LHP Michael Roth to Columbus Clippers.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Columbus Clippers.
Cleveland Indians signed free agent LHP Michael Roth to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.
LHP Michael Roth elected free agency.
Los Angeles Angels sent LHP Michael Roth outright to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels designated LHP Michael Roth for assignment.
Los Angeles Angels activated LHP Michael Roth.
Los Angeles Angels reassigned LHP Michael Roth to the minor leagues.
Los Angeles Angels recalled LHP Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels optioned LHP Michael Roth to Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels optioned LHP Michael Roth to Arkansas Travelers.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to TEX North Division All-Stars.
Los Angeles Angels sent Michael Roth outright to Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels designated LHP Michael Roth for assignment.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels optioned LHP Michael Roth to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Michael Roth to Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Michael Roth to Salt Lake Bees.
Los Angeles Angels recalled Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels optioned Michael Roth to Arkansas Travelers.
Los Angeles Angels selected the contract of Michael Roth from Arkansas Travelers.
Michael Roth assigned to Arkansas Travelers from Orem Owlz.
LHP Michael Roth assigned to Los Angeles Angels.
Michael Roth assigned to Orem Owlz from Los Angeles Angels.
Los Angeles Angels signed LHP Michael Roth.

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