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Michael Warren Maroth is a left-handed professional baseball pitcher who made his debut for the Detroit Tigers in 2002. In late 2007, he was a free agent after being released by St. Louis in October. He posted a 6-10 record in his rookie season in 2002.
Unfortunately for Maroth, he is best known for losing 21 games in 2003 for Detroit, mak...
Unfortunately for Maroth, he is best known for losing 21 games in 2003 for Detroit, mak...
Michael Warren Maroth is a left-handed professional baseball pitcher who made his debut for the Detroit Tigers in 2002. In late 2007, he was a free agent after being released by St. Louis in October. He posted a 6-10 record in his rookie season in 2002.
Unfortunately for Maroth, he is best known for losing 21 games in 2003 for Detroit, making him the first pitcher to lose 20 or more games in a season since Brian Kingman lost 20 for the Oakland Athletics in 1980. Overlooked was that he also led the Tigers with nine victories that year and win-loss percentage of .300. The Tigers set the American League record of 119 games lost (43-119) that season, so Maroth had a lot of company. Maroth came back with an 11-13 record in 2004. His ERA was 4.31. The highlight of that season was a one-hit complete game against the New York Yankees in September.
In 2005, Maroth was 14-14 with a 4.74 ERA for the second best effort on the team behind Jeremy Bonderman. Maroth appeared to have come into his own at the start of 2006 as the No. 3 starter in the rotation, posting a 5-2 record before bone chips in his left elbow forced him on to the Disabled List for most of the season. He returned at the end for four relief appearances but was not effective. He was not on the postseason roster.
Maroth returned to the starting rotation in 2007 and was 5-2 after 78.3 innings when traded to St. Louis for a player to be named later that turned out to be minor league pitcher Chris Lambert. Maroth struggled in the National League and was 0-4 for St. Louis before his release. Maroth pitched for the University of Central Florida before being originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round in 1998. He spent two years with Sarasota in Single-A ball before being traded to the Detroit organization. He advanced from Single-A Lakeland to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens before being called to the majors.
Unfortunately for Maroth, he is best known for losing 21 games in 2003 for Detroit, making him the first pitcher to lose 20 or more games in a season since Brian Kingman lost 20 for the Oakland Athletics in 1980. Overlooked was that he also led the Tigers with nine victories that year and win-loss percentage of .300. The Tigers set the American League record of 119 games lost (43-119) that season, so Maroth had a lot of company. Maroth came back with an 11-13 record in 2004. His ERA was 4.31. The highlight of that season was a one-hit complete game against the New York Yankees in September.
In 2005, Maroth was 14-14 with a 4.74 ERA for the second best effort on the team behind Jeremy Bonderman. Maroth appeared to have come into his own at the start of 2006 as the No. 3 starter in the rotation, posting a 5-2 record before bone chips in his left elbow forced him on to the Disabled List for most of the season. He returned at the end for four relief appearances but was not effective. He was not on the postseason roster.
Maroth returned to the starting rotation in 2007 and was 5-2 after 78.3 innings when traded to St. Louis for a player to be named later that turned out to be minor league pitcher Chris Lambert. Maroth struggled in the National League and was 0-4 for St. Louis before his release. Maroth pitched for the University of Central Florida before being originally drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the third round in 1998. He spent two years with Sarasota in Single-A ball before being traded to the Detroit organization. He advanced from Single-A Lakeland to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens before being called to the majors.
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O's on pace for 100 losses after Guthrie's implosion
It is nights like Saturday when a 100-loss season not only looks like a strong possibility for these 2011 Orioles, but also seems to be their destiny.
The Orioles had a five-run lead after two innings and a four-run advantage after five before Jeremy...Tags: Nick Markakis, Buck Showalter, Jhonny Peralta, Austin Jackson, Ryan Raburn
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Rays pound Guthrie in Orioles' 8-1 loss
During another difficult season in which losses have piled up at a dizzying rate, Orioles starter Jeremy Guthrie has managed to keep his composure, or at least hold off his frustration until he was well outside the camera's view.
But that changed in an...Tags: Cleveland Indians, Buck Showalter, J.J. Hardy, Mark Reynolds, Johnny Damon
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Second-half begins on similar note
Other than All-Star catcher Matt Wieters, the Orioles enjoyed three glorious days away from baseball. They took quick vacations, spent time with family and friends, and frequented malls, restaurants and water parks.
But they could delay the inevitable...Tags: Baseball Statistics, Cleveland Indians, Carlos Santana, Buck Showalter, Athletes
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Sunburn and an unexpected Big Papi sighting
Special to Baltimoresun.comEven though I am middle aged, I still get excited when I go to ball games. I love going to ballparks I haven't visited before. I look forward to seeing the starting lineups, particularly the pitchers. In my opinion, nothing beats the atmosphere of a...Tags: Cy Young, Progress Energy Incorporated, Bright House Networks, Philadelphia Phillies, Johan Santana
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This week in fantasy baseball
And the player to be named much later in the Jason Grimsley-for-Denny Bautista is … Eli Marrero. Thank you, Kansas City. The Orioles acquisition of the right-handed hitting Marrero on Wednesday not only gives them a major upgrade over stopgap backup...Tags: Major League Baseball, Chicago Cubs, Sammy Sosa, New York Yankees, Larry Bigbie
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Orlando native Mike Maroth back in pro baseball as minor-league coach
LAKELAND — Mike Maroth never envisioned himself as a coach.
"If you asked me a couple years ago about coaching, I would have said no," Maroth said. "I wouldn't have even given it a second thought."
A few months after retiring from a 12-year...Tags: St. Louis Cardinals, Baseball, Detroit Tigers
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Dr. Phillips' Nick Patti basked in Boise State's win in Atlanta
Every time Boise State's Kellen Moore carved a slice out of Georgia's defense with a completion, another undersized passer raised up out of his seat in the sold-out Georgia Dome to cheer.
One night after quarterbacking Dr. Phillips to a season-opening...Tags: Jay Henderson, Boise State Broncos, Football, Heisman Trophy, High School Sports
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Barajas' Pinch Hit Lifts Phillies Past Cards 7-4 In 14 Innings
By R.B. FALLSTROM AP Sports Writer ST. LOUIS (AP) -- The Philadelphia Phillies kept their rapid playoff charge going with a wild win on a long night. Pinch-hitter Rod Barajas singled home the tiebreaking run with two outs in the 14th inning, Jayson...Tags: Kelly Stinnett, Family, Philadelphia Phillies, Miguel Cairo, Scott Spiezio
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Central Florida players in the major leagues
Sentinel Staff WriterJohnny Damon (Dr. Phillips), CF, Yankees Lenny DiNardo (Stetson), LHP, Athletics David Eckstein (Seminole High), SS, Cardinals Prince Fielder (Eau Gallie), 1B, Brewers Zack Greinke (Apopka), RHP, Royals Chipper Jones (DeLand), 3B, Braves John Koronka...Tags: Jason Varitek, Tim Wakefield, Johnny Damon, A.J. Pierzynski, David Eckstein
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Sox rolling toward danger
Tribune staff reporterThe White Sox finished their June barnstorming with a 6-1 victory Thursday and a three-game sweep of the Tigers, wrapping up the month with some impressive numbers: An 18-7 mark in June, improving to 26-5 in the American League Central. A season-high...Tags: Ozzie Guillen, Carl Everett, Juan Uribe, A.J. Pierzynski, Comerica Inc.
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From the Cubicle
After that interesting, busy and rough day in Chicago sports, in which the Bears defense played their knees out only to watch the offense muster diddly, the Cubs were punted into second place with a heartless performance against the Pirates and that guy...Tags: Daryle Ward, Chicago Cubs, Major League Baseball, Ted Lilly, Miguel Cairo
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Everett gives Sox big boost
Tribune staff reporterWhen Carl Everett drove in two runs with a clutch two-out single Monday, it seemed obvious the veteran outfielder had just enjoyed his best moment since joining the White Sox on July 1. Everett didn't see it that way. "No, my best moment was when...Tags: Carl Everett, Rick White, Chicago White Sox, Tom Gordon, American League
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