Darrell May Explained

Darrell May
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Birth Date:13 June 1972
Birth Place:San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 10
Debutyear:1995
Debutteam:Atlanta Braves
Debut2league:NPB
Debut2date:May 24
Debut2year:1998
Debut2team:Hanshin Tigers
Final2league:MLB
Final2date:July 15
Final2year:2005
Final2team:New York Yankees
Finalleague:NPB
Finaldate:September 26
Finalyear:2001
Finalteam:Hanshin Tigers
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:26–43
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.16
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:414
Stat2league:NPB
Stat21label:Win–loss record
Stat21value:32–31
Stat22label:Earned run average
Stat22value:3.67
Stat23label:Strikeouts
Stat23value:540
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Darrell Kevin May (born June 13, 1972) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.

Career

May's professional baseball career began when the Atlanta Braves drafted him in the 46th round of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft.

May spent parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues with the Braves, Pirates, and Angels, before being sold to the Hanshin Tigers of Japan's Central League in 1998.

May spent four seasons in Japan, two each with the Hanshin Tigers and the Yomiuri Giants. In 2001, he had his best season with 12 wins and a 2.95 ERA, and finished third in MVP balloting.[1] Royals' General Manager Allard Baird, on a scouting trip in September 2001, was impressed by May's performance and signed him to a 1-year contract.

May struggled in 2002, but the Royals re-signed him for 2003. May responded by going 10–8 with a 3.77 ERA and leading the team in wins, ERA, innings pitched, strikeouts, complete games and games started.

Coaching career

Darrel May currently coaches high school baseball at St. Michaels Catholic Academy in Austin, Texas.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: RoyalsRetro. The Greatest 100 Royals of All-Time - #82 Darrell May. 23 August 2013. 2007-11-05.