Carlos May

Born: 5/17/1948 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-06 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Carlos May was a talented position player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1968 to 1977. Born in 1948, May played the majority of his career with the Chicago White Sox, where he became known for his solid hitting and versatility on the field. Over the course of 1,165 games, he compiled a commendable batting average of .274 while amassing 1,127 hits, 90 home runs, and 536 RBIs. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 85 stolen bases, demonstrating his all-around athleticism during a time when the game was evolving towards a more dynamic style. May's career was marked by notable achievements, including being named the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, which highlighted his promising start in the league. He was selected as an All-Star twice, a testament to his skill and recognition among his peers. Playing during the late 1960s and 1970s, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game, May's contributions to the White Sox and his ability to adapt to the changing landscape of baseball solidified his legacy as a respected player of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1165	4120	545	1127	172	23	90	536	85	512	565	0.274	0.357	0.392	0.749	7717.3

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — +8.2% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — +11.5% above league average.

Career SLG .392 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — +5.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.749 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1968	CHW	AL	17	67	4	12	1	0	0	1	0	3	15	0.179	.236 (-24%)	.298 (-28%)	.340 (-43%)	.638 (-36%)	-351.7
1969	CHW	AL	100	367	62	103	18	2	18	62	1	58	66	0.281	.248 (+13%)	.320 (+20%)	.369 (+32%)	.689 (+27%)	1908.3
1970	CHW	AL	150	555	83	158	28	4	12	68	12	79	96	0.285	.253 (+12%)	.325 (+15%)	.385 (+8%)	.711 (+11%)	1383.5
1971	CHW	AL	141	500	64	147	21	7	7	70	16	62	61	0.294	.249 (+18%)	.316 (+18%)	.365 (+11%)	.682 (+15%)	1550.1
1972	CHW	AL	148	523	83	161	26	3	12	68	23	79	70	0.308	.243 (+26%)	.310 (+30%)	.353 (+24%)	.664 (+27%)	3033.4
1973	CHW	AL	149	553	62	148	20	0	20	96	8	53	73	0.268	.256 (+4%)	.325 (+3%)	.378 (+9%)	.703 (+6%)	676.4
1974	CHW	AL	149	551	66	137	19	2	8	58	8	46	76	0.249	.256 (-3%)	.324 (-6%)	.369 (-10%)	.693 (-8%)	-857.4
1975	CHW	AL	128	454	55	123	19	2	8	53	12	67	46	0.271	.257 (+5%)	.327 (+14%)	.374 (avg)	.701 (+7%)	837.1
1976	CHW	AL	20	63	7	11	2	0	0	3	4	9	5	0.175	.255 (-32%)	.320 (-13%)	.360 (-43%)	.681 (-29%)	-261.3
1976	NYY	AL	87	288	38	80	11	2	3	40	1	34	32	0.278	.255 (+9%)	.320 (+12%)	.360 (avg)	.681 (+6%)	-261.3
1977	NYY	AL	65	181	21	41	7	1	2	16	0	17	24	0.227	.264 (-14%)	.329 (-11%)	.401 (-23%)	.730 (-18%)	-581.7
1977	LAA	AL	11	18	0	6	0	0	0	1	0	5	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	-581.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
7	19	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	5	0.105

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1976	ALCS	NYA	3	10	1	2	1	0	0	0	1	4	0.200
1976	WS	NYA	4	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	211	200	1837	133	27	151
OF	677	667	1083	60	18	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1968	CHA	OF	17	17	24	0	1	0
1969	CHA	OF	100	98	154	10	3	0
1970	CHA	1B	7	7	73	11	2	6
1970	CHA	OF	141	141	203	12	2	2
1971	CHA	1B	130	123	1189	71	18	90
1971	CHA	OF	9	9	17	1	1	0
1972	CHA	1B	5	2	32	2	1	0
1972	CHA	OF	145	144	215	13	4	2
1973	CHA	1B	2	2	11	1	0	0
1973	CHA	OF	70	70	118	7	1	0
1974	CHA	OF	129	126	245	11	3	1
1975	CHA	1B	63	62	508	46	6	54
1975	CHA	OF	46	45	72	6	2	1
1976	CHA	OF	9	8	13	0	0	0
1976	NYA	1B	1	1	9	0	0	0
1976	NYA	OF	7	7	19	0	1	0
1977	NYA	OF	4	2	3	0	0	0
1977	CAL	1B	3	3	15	2	0	1