Jacob May

Born: 1/23/1992 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 2017-04-04 | Final Game: 2017-05-01

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Jacob Alexander May

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Biography

Jacob May was a professional baseball player born in 1992, whose career in Major League Baseball spanned a brief period from April 4, 2017, to May 1, 2017. Primarily serving as a position player, May's time in the league was marked by his utility in the outfield, although his offensive contributions were limited. Over the course of 15 games, he recorded 2 hits, bringing his batting average to .056, and he drove in 3 runs. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, May's presence on the roster highlighted the competitive nature of MLB, as teams often rely on depth and versatility, especially during the early stages of a player's career. May's stint in the majors came during a period characterized by a focus on analytics and an emphasis on power hitting, making his struggles at the plate particularly notable. While he did not achieve the statistical success typically associated with MLB players, his journey through professional baseball serves as a reminder of the challenges many athletes face in reaching and sustaining a place in the league. After his brief tenure, Jacob May retired from professional play, leaving behind a legacy that underscores the importance of perseverance in the world of sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
15	36	2	2	0	0	0	3	0	3	17	0.056	0.150	0.056	0.206	0.0

Career AVG .056 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 78.2% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.

Career SLG .056 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 87.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.206 vs. league average 0.750 across their career seasons — 72.6% below 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
2017	CHW	AL	15	36	2	2	0	0	0	3	0	3	17	0.056	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	15	11	24	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2017	CHA	OF	15	11	24	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	3
Center Field	10
Right Field	2