Scott May
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1991)
Scott May was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991 for the Texas Rangers and the Chicago Cubs, a span of 4 seasons. Across 5 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 10.61 ERA and 5 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-09-02
- Last Game
- 1991-08-25
Full name: Scott Francis May
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.1 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 8.59 | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1 | 14 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 10.61 | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | TEX | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CHN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 2 | 3.0 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 12.00 |
| Away | 3 | 6.1 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9.95 |
Last 5 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-25 | CHC | SDP | — | 0.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-20 | CHC | WSN | — | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1988-09-16 | TEX | LAA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988-09-05 | TEX | OAK | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988-09-02 | TEX | TOR | — | 3.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point | Stevens Point | WI | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Scott May: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 2, 1988 and the final game on August 25, 1991, Scott May built the record summarized on this page. By club, May's seasons break down as the Texas Rangers (1988) and the Chicago Cubs (1991). Listed as a pitcher, May both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds. May was born on November 11, 1961, in West Bend, WI, USA. The given name on file is Scott Francis May.
May went 0-0 with a 10.61 ERA in 5 games, 1 of them starts. Also on May's record: 5 strikeouts. The league ERA over May's seasons was 3.82, so the 10.61 figure ran 177.5% worse than average.
May appears at one position only: pitcher, in 5 games.
May's college years, 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983, were spent at University of Wisconsin at Stevens Point. May's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 10 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Scott May
- What years did Scott May play?
- Scott May played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991.
- Was Scott May a pitcher?
- Yes. Scott May pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 5 strikeouts.
- What was Scott May's career ERA?
- Scott May finished with a 10.61 career ERA, going 0-0 with 5 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Scott May have?
- Scott May recorded 5 career strikeouts.
- Is Scott May in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Scott May has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Scott May play for?
- Scott May played for the Texas Rangers and the Chicago Cubs.