Dustin May
Dustin Jake May (born September 6, 1997) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB).
Dustin May | |||
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![]() May pitching in the 2019 All-Star Futures Game | |||
Los Angeles Dodgers – No. 18 | |||
Pitcher | |||
Born: Justin, Texas | September 6, 1997|||
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MLB debut | |||
August 2, 2019, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
MLB statistics (through 2019 season) | |||
Win–loss record | 2–3 | ||
Earned run average | 3.63 | ||
Strikeouts | 32 | ||
Teams | |||
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Career
May graduated from Northwest High School in Justin, Texas. He was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft.[1] He was committed to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders, but chose to sign with the Dodgers for a $1 million signing bonus,[2] forgoing his commitment.
After signing, May made his professional debut with the AZL Dodgers, and spent the whole season there, posting an 0-1 record with a 3.86 ERA in 30.1 innings pitched. In 2017, he played for both the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, compiling a combined 9-6 record, 3.63 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP in 25 games (24 starts) between the two clubs.[3] On August 3, he made his first start for the Tulsa Drillers of Double A going 3 2/3 innings giving up five earned runs.[4] In 2018 for the Quakes he was selected to the post-season California League all-star team.[5] On September 14, he started the Drillers title clinching playoff game where he allowed two runs in five innings.[6] In 23 total starts between Rancho Cucamonga and Tulsa, he was 9-5 with a 3.39 ERA.[7]
May began 2019 with Tulsa.[8] He was selected to the mid-season Texas League All-Star Game[9] also the All-Star Futures Game.[10] He was promoted to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers on June 27.[11]
May was called up to the majors on August 2, 2019, and made his major league debut for the Dodgers as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres.[12] He pitched 52⁄3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits with three strikeouts.[13] On August 13, 2019, May picked up his first big league win against the Miami Marlins after pitching 52⁄3 innings, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts.[14] He finished the season by appearing in 14 games for the Dodgers (four starts), with a 2–3 record, a 3.63 ERA and 32 strikeouts with only five walks.[15]
Personal life
May is nicknamed "Gingergaard" after current New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard due to similar player profile and appearance, as well as his red hair.[16]
References
- "Dodgers' Dustin May: Drafted by Dodgers with 101st overall pick". CBSSports.com. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- "Dodgers agree to terms with third-round pick". MLB.com. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- "Dustin May Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved February 24, 2018.
- "Dustin May makes first start for Tulsa Drillers". True Blue LA. August 3, 2018. Retrieved August 4, 2018.
- Bumbaca, Chris (August 21, 2018). "Bannon leads California League All-Stars". milb.com. Retrieved August 22, 2018.
- "May helps Drillers win first Texas League in 20 years". milb.com. September 14, 2018. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- "Dustin May Stats, Highlights, Bio - MiLB.com Stats - The Official Site of Minor League Baseball". MiLB.com. Retrieved October 10, 2018.
- https://dodgerblue.com/gavin-lux-dustin-may-keibert-ruiz-headline-double-a-tulsa-2019-opening-day-roster/2019/04/04/
- Tulsa Drillers (June 13, 2019). "Top Prospects Named to Rosters for ONEOK Field All-Star Game". milb.com. Retrieved June 15, 2019.
- Callis, Jim (June 28, 2019). "Here are the 2019 Futures Game rosters". mlb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- Dykstra, Sam (June 27, 2019). "Dodgers promote Lux, May to OKC". milb.com. Retrieved June 28, 2019.
- Gurnick, Ken (August 1, 2019). "May's Friday debut to serve as audition". MLB.com. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- Gurnick, Ken (August 2, 2019). "Solid debut showcases May's potential". mlb.com. Retrieved August 3, 2019.
- De Nicola, Christina (August 13, 2019). "Dodgers belt 6 homers in long ball spectacle". mlb.com. Retrieved August 13, 2019.
- "Dustin May Stats". Baseball Reference.
- Gonzalez, Alden (August 3, 2019). "After keeping Dustin May at the deadline, Dodgers debut 'Gingergaard'". ESPN.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or ESPN, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Dustin May on Twitter