Mike Maroth
Left-hander Mike Maroth overcame his limited velocity to become a solid major league pitcher. Changing speeds and hitting his spots, Maroth gradually developed into a crafty southpaw, a reliable #3 or #4 starter. In 2003, pitching for a miserable Detroit club that suffered 119 defeats, Maroth lost 21 games. But the following season he was 11-13, and in 2005, he led the team with 14 wins. After an excellent start in 2006, Maroth underwent surgery to remove bone chips in his left elbow.
Quotes From Maroth
"There's a fire to him. He's got a passion for the game and he brings that to the team." — on manager Jim Leyland
Played For
Detroit Tigers (2002-2005)
Factoids
In 2003, Mike Maroth of the Tigers became the second pitcher to go 0-6 in April. The first was Dave Stewart with Texas in 1984.
Where He Played
Starting pitcher; through 2005, Maroth had never made an appearance as a reliever.
Born
Michael Warren Maroth was born on August 17, 1977, in Orlando, FL.
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Primary Position: P
Primary Team: DET
College: Central Florida
Major League Debut
June 8, 2002
Nine Other Players Who Debuted in 2002
Carl Crawford
Eric Hinske
Hank Blalock
Kevin Mench
Austin Kearns
Wily Mo Pena
Mark Prior
Jake Peavy
Brad Lidge
Notes
Through 2005, Maroth had a 4.42 ERA at Comerica Park, and a 5.25 ERA on the road... He had allowed 84 homers to RHB, and just 12 to LHB.
Injuries and Explanation for Missed Playing Time
On June 1, 2006, Maroth was placed on the disabled list for the first time in his career. He underwent surgery on his left elbow to remove bone chips that had been causing him pain for more than a year.
Transactions
June 2, 1998: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 3rd round of the 1998 amateur draft.
July 31, 1999: Traded by the Boston Red Sox to the Detroit Tigers for Bryce Florie... A veteran reliever, Floris struggled in Boston and was out of the game in a few years.
Matchup Data
Through 2005, in 45 innings against Baltimore, Mike Maroth had allowed just three home runs and a 2.76 ERA, but owned a 1-3 mark against the Orioles.
Replaced
Chris Holt and a cast of others who were in the Tiger rotation in 2001.
Best Strength as a Player
Ability to locate his pitches and coax batters into chasing them outside the zone.
Largest Weakness as a Player
Velocity, and consistency.
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