Michael Roth
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2016)
Michael Roth was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016 for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Texas Rangers, a span of 4 seasons. Across 23 career appearances, he went 2-1 with a 8.50 ERA and 29 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-04-13
- Last Game
- 2016-07-04
Full name: Michael Thomas Roth
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.0 | 24 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 7.20 | 3.87 (-86%) | 736.8 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 8.76 | 3.74 (-134%) | -912.4 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.2 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 14.73 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 1 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 50 | 34 | 16 | 29 | 8.50 | — | -176 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | LAA | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | LAA | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2016 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 20.0 | 22 | 15 | 8 | 17 | 6.75 |
| Away | 10 | 16.0 | 28 | 19 | 8 | 12 | 10.69 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-07-04 | TEX | BOS | — | 3.2 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 2014-09-22 | LAA | OAK | — | 0.1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | LAA | SEA | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-11 | LAA | TEX | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-06 | LAA | MIN | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014-08-30 | LAA | OAK | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-08-02 | LAA | TBR | — | 4.2 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014-07-05 | LAA | HOU | W | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013-07-22 | LAA | MIN | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-07-21 | LAA | OAK | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 23 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Michael Roth: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 2013 and the final game on July 4, 2016, Michael Roth built the record summarized on this page. By club, Roth's seasons break down as the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2013 through 2014) and the Texas Rangers (2016). At 6'1" and 210 pounds, Roth is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Roth both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is February 15, 1990, in Greer, SC, USA. The given name on file is Michael Thomas Roth.
The pitching table credits Roth with a 2-1 record and a 8.50 ERA in 23 games. Also on Roth's record: 29 strikeouts. Against a 3.93 league ERA for the same seasons, the 8.50 mark was 116.2% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 7.20 in 2013, when the league's was 3.87.
The position breakdown shows 23 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 4 putouts and 9 assists.
Roth's college years, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, were spent at University of South Carolina. The game-log section draws on 46 games of Retrosheet box scores for Roth.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Roth
- What years did Michael Roth play?
- Michael Roth played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2016.
- Was Michael Roth a pitcher?
- Yes. Michael Roth pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 29 strikeouts.
- What was Michael Roth's career ERA?
- Michael Roth finished with a 8.50 career ERA, going 2-1 with 29 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Michael Roth have?
- Michael Roth recorded 29 career strikeouts.
- Is Michael Roth in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Roth has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Michael Roth play for?
- Michael Roth played for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Texas Rangers.