Darrell May

For the ice hockey player, see Darrell May (ice hockey).

Darrell Kevin May (born June 13, 1972) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher.

Darrell May
Pitcher
Born: (1972-06-13) June 13, 1972 (age 52) San Bernardino, California, U.S.
Batted: Left Threw: Left
Professional debut
MLB: September 10, 1995, for the Atlanta Braves
NPB: May 24, 1998, for the Hanshin Tigers
Last appearance
NPB: September 26, 2001, for the Hanshin Tigers
MLB: July 15, 2005, for the New York Yankees
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	26–43
Earned run average	5.16
Strikeouts	414
NPB statistics
Win–loss record	32–31
Earned run average	3.67
Strikeouts	540
Stats at Baseball Reference
Teams
Atlanta Braves (1995) Pittsburgh Pirates (1996) California / Anaheim Angels (1996–1997) Hanshin Tigers (1998–1999) Yomiuri Giants (2000–2001) Kansas City Royals (2002–2004) San Diego Padres (2005) New York Yankees (2005)

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.^[1]

Coaching career

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