Mike Maroth, baseball player, 2002-2007

Mike Maroth

Born: 8/17/1977 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2002-06-08 | Final Game: 2007-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Warren Maroth

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Biography

Mike Maroth was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2007. Born in 1977, Maroth made his debut with the Detroit Tigers, where he established himself as a reliable starter during a transformative period for the franchise. Over his career, he compiled a record of 50 wins and 67 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05. Throughout his time on the mound, he recorded a total of 443 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Maroth's most notable season came in 2003, when he became part of the Tigers' rebuilding efforts, helping to lay the groundwork for a future competitive squad. His perseverance and work ethic were emblematic of the team's determination during challenging years. Although he never recorded a save during his career, his role as a starting pitcher was pivotal in the development of the young Tigers roster. After his time in Detroit, Maroth also spent time with the Florida Marlins and the Tampa Bay Rays before retiring in 2007. His journey through the majors reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many pitchers of his era, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
50 67 161 150 3 1 0 918.0 1078 515 133 262 443 5.05 0

Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — 14.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2002 DET AL 6 10 21 21 0 0 0 128.7 136 64 36 58 4.48 4.28 (-5%) 2061.3
2003 DET AL 9 21 33 33 1 0 0 193.3 231 123 50 87 5.73 4.40 (-30%) -4613.6
2004 DET AL 11 13 33 33 2 1 0 217.0 244 104 59 108 4.31 4.46 (+3%) 3.7
2005 DET AL 14 14 34 34 0 0 0 209.0 235 110 51 115 4.74 4.29 (-10%) -1939.4
2006 DET AL 5 2 13 9 0 0 0 53.7 64 25 16 24 4.19 4.53 (+7%) -1818.2
2007 DET AL 5 2 13 13 0 0 0 78.3 97 44 33 28 5.06 4.47 (-13%) -3820.0
2007 STL NL 0 5 14 7 0 0 0 38.0 71 45 17 23 10.66 4.47 (-138%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
164 30 3 7 1 0 0 3 1 2 12 0.233 0.281 0.267 0.548 0.0

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OBP .281 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 15.7% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .423 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.548 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 27.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2002 DET AL 21 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.167 — — — — 0.0
2003 DET AL 33 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2004 DET AL 33 4 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 DET AL 35 4 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2006 DET AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 DET AL 14 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2007 STL NL 15 10 1 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 1 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 161 150 34 157 2 12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2002 DET P 21 21 5 13 0 0
2003 DET P 33 33 9 42 2 2
2004 DET P 33 33 11 37 0 5
2005 DET P 34 34 6 30 0 0
2006 DET P 13 9 1 13 0 1
2007 DET P 13 13 1 14 0 4
2007 SLN P 14 7 1 8 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 161

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 DET AL $2,950,000
2006 DET AL $2,300,000
2005 DET AL $405,000
2004 DET AL $332,500
2003 DET AL $309,000
Total Career Earnings $6,296,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Central Florida Orlando FL 1996, 1997, 1998