Jerry May

Born: 12/14/1943 in Staunton, VA, USA

Died: 6/30/1996 in Swoope, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1964-09-19 | Final Game: 1973-06-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Jerry Lee May

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Biography

Jerry May, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player who made his mark as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1964 until his retirement in 1973. Over the course of his career, he played in 556 games, accumulating 357 hits and recording a batting average of .234. May’s contributions to his teams included 15 home runs and 130 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to impact games both offensively and defensively. Known for his steady presence behind the plate, he played an important role during a transformative era in baseball, navigating the transition from the more traditional playing styles of earlier decades to the more dynamic approaches that characterized the 1970s. Throughout his career, May displayed a keen understanding of the game, which allowed him to adapt his playing style to the needs of his team. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, with only 1 stolen base recorded, his overall skills and knowledge of the game made him a valuable asset. Jerry May's journey through the major leagues is a testament to the dedication and hard work required to succeed at baseball's highest level during a period marked by significant changes in the sport's landscape.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
556	1527	120	357	63	10	15	130	1	157	293	0.234	0.307	0.318	0.625	-1298.3

Career AVG .234 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.

Career OBP .307 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .318 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.625 vs. league average 0.682 across their career seasons — 8.4% 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
1964	PIT	NL	11	31	1	8	0	0	0	3	0	3	9	0.258	—	—	—	—	0.0
1965	PIT	NL	4	2	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1966	PIT	NL	42	52	6	13	4	0	1	2	0	2	15	0.250	.248 (+1%)	.309 (-6%)	.376 (+2%)	.685 (-2%)	-20.6
1967	PIT	NL	110	325	23	88	13	2	3	22	0	36	55	0.271	.242 (+12%)	.306 (+14%)	.357 (-2%)	.663 (+5%)	429.5
1968	PIT	NL	137	416	26	91	15	2	1	33	0	41	80	0.219	.236 (-8%)	.298 (-2%)	.340 (-20%)	.638 (-12%)	-750.3
1969	PIT	NL	62	190	21	44	8	0	7	23	1	9	53	0.232	.248 (-7%)	.320 (-16%)	.369 (+4%)	.689 (-5%)	-267.7
1970	PIT	NL	51	139	13	29	4	2	1	16	0	21	25	0.209	.253 (-18%)	.325 (-4%)	.385 (-25%)	.711 (-16%)	-344.1
1971	KCR	AL	71	218	16	55	13	2	1	24	0	27	37	0.252	.249 (+1%)	.316 (+4%)	.365 (-6%)	.682 (-1%)	-41.5
1972	KCR	AL	53	116	10	22	5	1	1	4	0	14	13	0.190	.243 (-22%)	.310 (-11%)	.353 (-22%)	.664 (-17%)	-303.6
1973	KCR	AL	11	30	4	4	1	1	0	2	0	3	5	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0
1973	NYN	NL	4	8	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	525	454	2649	248	29	36

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1964	PIT	C	11	10	80	5	1	0
1965	PIT	C	4	0	2	0	0	0
1966	PIT	C	41	13	114	12	2	3
1967	PIT	C	110	103	550	52	4	9
1968	PIT	C	135	128	752	70	10	10
1969	PIT	C	52	50	325	22	2	3
1970	PIT	C	45	39	280	32	2	2
1971	KCA	C	71	67	314	38	1	6
1972	KCA	C	41	32	175	13	4	1
1973	KCA	C	11	9	43	4	3	2
1973	NYN	C	4	3	14	0	0	0