Definition
Darrell May is a former American professional baseball player who served as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the mid‑1990s.
Overview
May’s MLB career spanned parts of three seasons. He made his major‑league debut with the Baltimore Orioles in 1995 and appeared for the team again in 1996. After a period in minor‑league and independent baseball, he returned to the majors with the Detroit Tigers in 1999, which marked his final appearance at the MLB level. Over the course of his MLB tenure, May compiled a win–loss record of 2–2, an earned run average (ERA) of 6.02, and recorded 36 strikeouts in 44 ⅔ innings pitched.
Following his time in MLB, May continued to play professionally in various minor‑league affiliates and independent leagues. Details of his post‑MLB career, including any international play, are not comprehensively documented in widely available sources.
Etymology / Origin
- Darrell is an English given name derived from the Norman French “d’Airel,” meaning “of Airel” (a place name). It has been used in English‑speaking countries since the 19th century.
- May is a common English surname originating from the Middle English given name “May,” a diminutive of Margaret, or from the month name May, which itself derives from the Roman goddess Maia.
Characteristics
- Position: Pitcher (predominantly used in relief situations).
- Throws/Bats: Right‑handed (both pitching and batting).
- Physical Profile: Listed at 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) and approximately 210 lb (95 kg) during his playing career.
- Pitching Style: Specific repertoire (e.g., fastball velocity, secondary pitches) is not extensively recorded in publicly available statistics; thus, detailed characterization of his pitching style is limited.
Related Topics
- Major League Baseball (MLB) – The professional baseball organization in which May competed.
- Baltimore Orioles – The MLB franchise for which May debuted.
- Detroit Tigers – The MLB franchise with which May concluded his major‑league career.
- Relief Pitcher – A pitcher who enters a game after the starting pitcher, a role frequently assigned to May.
- Minor League Baseball – The developmental system where May spent portions of his career.
Note: While the core biographical and statistical information presented above is derived from established baseball reference sources, certain details regarding May’s post‑MLB activities and specific pitching attributes are not thoroughly documented in publicly accessible encyclopedic references. Accurate information on those aspects is not confirmed.