[1] Worth attended Pepperdine University in Malibu, California, where he was a member of the baseball team from 2005-07.

[1] He played in the minor leagues for the Lakeland Flying Tigers (A), the Erie SeaWolves (AA), and the Toledo Mud Hens (AAA).

[8] Worth hit his first major league home run on July 7, 2010, against the Baltimore Orioles.

[10] In 2012, Worth entered spring as a candidate for a utility infielder job, and made the opening day roster for the first time in his career.

[11] On April 13, he was optioned to the Toledo Mud Hens when Brandon Inge returned from the disabled list.

[13] On December 13, 2013, the Tigers designated Worth for assignment after the signing of pitcher Joba Chamberlain.

[16] On May 22, 2014, the Tigers were trailing the Texas Rangers 9–2 after eight innings when Worth entered the game as a pitcher for the first time in his career.

Using mainly knuckleballs, Worth allowed one hit and struck out two to retire the side in the top of the ninth inning.