| Player: | Michael Roth |
| Position: | LHP |
| School: | South Carolina |
| Date Of Birth: | 2/15/1990 |
| Height/Weight: | 6’1/210 |
| Bats/Throws: | L/L |
| Class Of: | 2012 |
| Previously Drafted: | Not Drafted |
Scouting Report:
Michael Roth perfectly fits the mold of crafty lefty. He has built on his performance at the 2010 CWS and is putting together a stellar campaign as South Carolina’s ace. Roth changes speeds well and shows good command.
Roth throws his fastball in the high 80′s. His best secondary pitch is his changeup, which is particularly effective against righthanded hitters. He also uses a curve against righties and a slider against lefties. Roth’s arm slot drops from high 3/4 against righties to low 3/4, almost sidearm, against lefthanded hitters.
Roth was used primarily as a situational reliever until the 2010 CWS and that role may be his best chance to make it to the Majors.
Awards/Achievements:
- 2010 SEC Honor Roll
- 2009 SEC Honor Roll
Quotes:
South Carolina Coach Ray Tanner- “We felt based on his makeup, his poise and composure, his ability to throw multiple pitches, that he could be that guy. He’s not going to knock you down with a 93-94 mph fastball, although his fastball has jumped: It used to be low- to mid-80s, now it’s getting into the upper 80s, so it’s making people respect him.”
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Statistics:
| YR | LG | W | L | ERA | G | GS | CG | SV | IP | H | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | NCAA | 1 | 1 | 4.22 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 31 | 4 | 13 | 28 | 1.38 |
| 2010 | NCAA | 2 | 1 | 1.34 | 37 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 40.1 | 27 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 0.92 |
| 2011 | NCAA |
