Milt May
Born: 8/1/1950 in Gary, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-08 | Final Game: 1984-09-30
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Milton Scott May
Biography
Milt May was a professional baseball player born in 1950, who had a notable career spanning from 1970 to 1984. He played primarily as a position player and participated in 1,192 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. May compiled a respectable batting average of .263, accumulating 971 hits and 443 runs batted in (RBIs). He was known for his power at the plate, hitting 77 home runs over his career. In addition to his offensive contributions, he displayed speed on the basepaths, with a total of 4 stolen bases.
May's playing career unfolded during an era of significant change in baseball, transitioning from the tail end of the deadball era into a period marked by increasing offensive production. His ability to combine contact hitting with occasional power made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, and others. Milt May's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, as he was able to maintain a solid career in a competitive league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1192 | 3693 | 313 | 971 | 147 | 11 | 77 | 443 | 4 | 305 | 361 | 0.263 | 0.318 | 0.371 | 0.689 | -1650.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | PIT | NL | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PIT | NL | 49 | 126 | 15 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 0 | 9 | 16 | 0.278 | 180.2 |
| 1972 | PIT | NL | 57 | 139 | 12 | 39 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0.281 | 23.0 |
| 1973 | PIT | NL | 101 | 283 | 29 | 76 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 31 | 0 | 34 | 26 | 0.269 | 249.6 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 127 | 405 | 47 | 117 | 17 | 4 | 7 | 54 | 0 | 39 | 33 | 0.289 | 623.4 |
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 111 | 386 | 29 | 93 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 52 | 1 | 26 | 41 | 0.241 | -1069.2 |
| 1976 | DET | AL | 6 | 25 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.280 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | DET | AL | 115 | 397 | 32 | 99 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 46 | 0 | 26 | 31 | 0.249 | -763.7 |
| 1978 | DET | AL | 105 | 352 | 24 | 88 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 37 | 0 | 27 | 26 | 0.250 | -325.9 |
| 1979 | CHW | AL | 65 | 202 | 23 | 51 | 13 | 0 | 7 | 28 | 0 | 14 | 27 | 0.252 | -36.7 |
| 1979 | DET | AL | 6 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.273 | -36.7 |
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 111 | 358 | 27 | 93 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 50 | 0 | 25 | 40 | 0.260 | -478.5 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 97 | 316 | 20 | 98 | 17 | 0 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 34 | 29 | 0.310 | 693.2 |
| 1982 | SFG | NL | 114 | 395 | 29 | 104 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 39 | 0 | 28 | 38 | 0.263 | -241.2 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 7 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | SFG | NL | 66 | 186 | 18 | 46 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 21 | 23 | 0.247 | 0.0 |
| 1984 | PIT | NL | 50 | 96 | 4 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0.177 | -478.6 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.400 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
| 1971 | NLCS | PIT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1971 | WS | PIT | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1034 | 967 | 5091 | 589 | 82 | 73 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | PIT | C | 31 | 31 | 168 | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 1972 | PIT | C | 33 | 33 | 179 | 21 | 3 | 2 |
| 1973 | PIT | C | 79 | 78 | 402 | 36 | 12 | 4 |
| 1974 | HOU | C | 116 | 109 | 525 | 63 | 4 | 10 |
| 1975 | HOU | C | 102 | 99 | 568 | 70 | 9 | 8 |
| 1976 | DET | C | 6 | 6 | 33 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | DET | C | 111 | 107 | 551 | 78 | 9 | 12 |
| 1978 | DET | C | 94 | 89 | 406 | 58 | 10 | 5 |
| 1979 | CHA | C | 65 | 59 | 277 | 27 | 6 | 1 |
| 1979 | DET | C | 5 | 2 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SFN | C | 103 | 94 | 500 | 59 | 8 | 12 |
| 1981 | SFN | C | 93 | 86 | 468 | 48 | 6 | 4 |
| 1982 | SFN | C | 110 | 100 | 552 | 61 | 8 | 5 |
| 1983 | PIT | C | 4 | 3 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SFN | C | 56 | 49 | 285 | 32 | 6 | 5 |
| 1984 | PIT | C | 26 | 22 | 135 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1035 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 25th | 1.0 | 336 | 0 |