Mays Copeland
Born: 8/31/1913 in Mountain View, AR, USA
Died: 11/29/1982 in Indio, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1935-04-27 | Final Game: 1935-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Biography
Mays Copeland was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who had a brief career in the major leagues. He played for a single game during the 1935 season, a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during that era. As a position player, Copeland's time on the field was limited, as he finished the game without any hits, runs batted in, or stolen bases, concluding his major league career with a batting average of .0.
Despite his limited exposure, Copeland's involvement in the game during the 1930s places him among a unique group of players who experienced the sport during a transformative period. The mid-1930s were characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies, setting the stage for the post-war eras that would follow. While Mays Copeland's statistical contributions may not have made a significant impact, his story reflects the often overlooked journeys of players who aspired to succeed in the major leagues.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | SLN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
