Mariners Sign 27-Year-Old Strikeout Specialist Away from Orioles
Summary
The Seattle Mariners have signed Houston Roth, a 27-year-old pitcher, to a minor-league contract. Roth previously played for the Baltimore Orioles' minor league teams and is known for his high strikeout rates.Key Facts
- The Mariners signed Houston Roth, a right-handed pitcher, to a minor-league deal.
- Roth is 27 years old and was previously with the Baltimore Orioles.
- Last season, Roth had a 2.96 earned run average (ERA) and 54 strikeouts in 51 2/3 innings.
- He was originally drafted by the Orioles in the 29th round of the 2019 draft.
- Roth has a high rate of strikeouts, having achieved 435 in 399 innings throughout his minor-league career.
- He has an issue with walking batters, with 4.1 walks per nine innings in his career.
- He is not expected to join the major league team soon but could be considered if he improves on his past performance.
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