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]
The Cleveland Indians drafted Roth in the 31st round (938th overall) of 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]
Roth pitched for Great Britain in the 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 Arkansas Travelers of the Double-ATexas 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] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Double-A Arkansas on May 1.[23] He was called back up to the majors again on July 5.[citation needed] Roth was designated for assignment again on November 20, and elected to become a free agent.[24]
Cleveland Indians
On January 6, 2015, Roth signed a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians organization.[24] On July 28, the Indians selected Roth's contract, adding him to their active roster. However, he did not appear for the team before being designated for assignment on August 5. Roth cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Columbus Clippers on August 7.[25] He elected free agency on October 5.
Texas Rangers
The Texas Rangers signed Roth to a minor league contract on February 22, 2016. He pitched for the Round Rock Express of the Triple-APacific Coast League.[26] On July 3, the Rangers called up Roth from Triple-A after he posted an ERA under 3. He made his Rangers debut the next day, 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.[27]
San Francisco Giants
On November 18, 2016, Roth signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.[28] In 15 games (11 starts) for the Triple-A Sacramento River Cats, he logged a 4-4 record and 4.68 ERA with 42 strikeouts across 67+1⁄3 innings pitched. Roth was released by the Giants organization 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.[29]
Chicago Cubs
On January 26, 2018, Roth signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[30] In 7 games (5 starts) for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, he registered a 1-2 record and 3.03 ERA with 23 strikeouts over 29+2⁄3 innings of work.
Texas Rangers
On May 25, 2018, Roth was traded to the Texas Rangers and assigned to the Triple–ARound Rock Express.[31] In 14 games (13 starts) for Round Rock, he posted a 5-5 record and 4.90 ERA with 38 strikeouts across 71+2⁄3 innings pitched. Roth was released by the Rangers organization on August 14.[32]
On December 27, 2018, Roth announced his retirement from baseball.[33]
Roth's father worked as a car salesman, until he quit his job to watch his son pitch in the 2011 College World Series.[35] Roth's mother, Deborah, is English.[19]
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