Trevor May

Trevor May
May with the Mets in 2022
Pitcher
Born: (1989-09-23) September 23, 1989 (age 35)
Longview, Washington, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
August 9, 2014, for the Minnesota Twins
Last MLB appearance
September 30, 2023, for the Oakland Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record36–28
Earned run average4.24
Strikeouts520
Saves33
Stats at Baseball Reference Edit this at Wikidata
Teams

Trevor Joseph May (born September 23, 1989) is an American Twitch and YouTube streamer and former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and the Oakland Athletics from 2014 to 2023. May is also a part-owner of the Fan Controlled Football's (FCF) FCF Zappers.

High school

May attended Kelso High School in Kelso, Washington. In his senior year, he led the Hilanders to a 25–2 win–loss record, and a second-place finish at the 3A Washington Interscholastic Activities Association baseball championships.[1] He signed a letter of intent to play at the University of Washington.[2] May was named 3A State Player of the Year by the Washington State Baseball Coaches Association.[3] He graduated in 2008 as class valedictorian.[4]

Professional career

Philadelphia Phillies

The Philadelphia Phillies selected May in the fourth round of the 2008 Major League Baseball draft.[5] Prior to the 2011 season, May was the Phillies best prospect according to Baseball America[6] That season, while pitching for the Clearwater Threshers, he went 10–8 with a 3.63 earned run average and 208 strikeouts in 151 innings pitched. After the season, he won the Paul Owens Award, which is awarded to the Phillies best minor league pitcher.[7]

Prior to the 2012 season, May was the Phillies' best prospect according to Baseball America.[8] He was ranked 69th in all of baseball.[9]

Minnesota Twins

May with the Twins in 2019

On December 6, 2012, the Phillies traded May, along with Vance Worley, to the Minnesota Twins for Ben Revere.[10] May was named to the 2014 All-Star Futures Game, but withdrew due to injury.[11]

May made his major league debut on August 9, 2014, against the Oakland Athletics. He had been pitching well for the Rochester Red Wings of the Class AAA International League, but lasted only two innings, throwing 28 of 63 pitches for strikes, walking seven, allowing four earned runs, and not striking out a batter.[12] May got his first major league win on September 3, 2014, as the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox at home, 11–4. He pitched 5+1⁄3 innings allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out six.[13]

In 2016, May was 2–2 with a 5.27 ERA as a reliever, before his season ended with a back injury that was diagnosed as a stress fracture.[14] In March 2017 an MRI revealed that May had a tear in his ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.[14] On March 21, it was revealed that May would undergo Tommy John surgery, therefore ending his 2017 season.[15]

May began the 2018 season on the 60-day disabled list. He was activated on June 6, and optioned to Triple-A.[16] For the Twins in 2019, May recorded a 2.94 ERA and 5–3 record with 79 strikeouts in 64+1⁄3 innings pitched.[17] In 2020, May had an ERA of 3.86 in 23+1⁄3 innings with 38 strikeouts.

New York Mets

On December 2, 2020, May signed a two-year contract worth $15.5 million with the New York Mets.[18] In 2021, May pitched in a career-high 68 games and posted a 7–3 record with a 3.59 ERA and 83 strikeouts in 62+2⁄3 innings.

On May 15, 2022, May was placed on the 60-day injured list with a stress reaction in the lower portion of his humerus.[19] He was activated on August 3, alongside Darin Ruf and Mychal Givens.[20]

Oakland Athletics

On December 16, 2022, May signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Athletics.[21] He made 49 appearances for the Athletics in 2023, registering a 3.28 ERA with 40 strikeouts and a career–high 21 saves in 46+2⁄3 innings pitched.[22] Following the season on October 16, 2023, May announced his retirement from baseball via Twitch, and in the process, spoke negatively about Athletics owner John Fisher and his plans to move the team to Las Vegas.[23]

Personal life

May has an avid interest in electronic music, previously using the pseudonym DJ HEYBEEF;[24][25][26] more recently, DJ MAZR,[27] and streams on Twitch. May described himself as "a partnered Twitch Streamer, a DJ, a Social Media connoisseur, an esports Entrepreneur, a gaming tournament organizer and commentator, and obviously an exceptional writer."[28] May is a co-owner of Winston's Lab, an "Esports Lab" that focuses on measuring players' and teams' performance in Overwatch League (OWL).[29] In February 2017, May signed with Canadian professional esports organization, Luminosity Gaming as a streamer. May co-hosts the "May Contain Action" podcast along with Twitch Streamer Paul "actionjaxon" Jackson.[30]

May is one of five partial owners of the FCF Zappers Indoor Football team.[31] May is also a fan of Brandon Sanderson, calling his Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive franchises, "Two of the most imaginative series I've ever read."[32]

References

  1. ^ Craig Smith (May 24, 2008). "Kennewick's 24–12 victory sets state record for title game". The Seattle Times. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  2. ^ Ben Zimmerman (June 8, 2008). "Kelso pitcher Trevor May to sign with Phillies". The Daily News. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  3. ^ "All-state baseball teams". The Seattle Times. June 18, 2008. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  4. ^ Matt Schubert (August 8, 2014). "Kelso's Trevor May gets big league call". The Daily News. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  5. ^ Ben Zimmerman (June 6, 2008). "Phillies draft Kelso's Trevor May in the fourth round". The Daily News. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  6. ^ Matt Forman (December 13, 2010). "Baseball America Philadelphia Phillies top 2011 prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  7. ^ "Galvis, May named winners of 2011 Paul Owens Awards". Philadelphia Phillies. September 7, 2011. Archived from the original on November 14, 2011. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  8. ^ Matt Forman (November 4, 2011). "Baseball America Philadelphia Phillies top 2012 prospects". Baseball America. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  9. ^ "2012 Top 100 Prospects". Baseball America. February 21, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2012.
  10. ^ Lawrence, Ryan (December 6, 2012). "Phillies trade pitchers Vance Worley and Trevor May to Minnesota Twins for outfielder Ben Revere". inquirer.com. Retrieved April 7, 2022.
  11. ^ Twins: Alex Meyer replaces injured Trevor May on Futures Game roster – Twin Cities
  12. ^ Baer, Bill (August 10, 2014). "Twins prospect Trevor May's major league debut didn't go so well". nbcsports.com. Retrieved August 10, 2014.
  13. ^ "White Sox fall to Twins 11–4". Chicago Daily Herald. September 3, 2014. Retrieved September 11, 2014.
  14. ^ a b Trevor May of Minnesota Twins has torn UCL in pitching elbow
  15. ^ Adams, Steve (March 21, 2017). "Trevor May To Undergo Tommy John Surgery". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved March 21, 2017.
  16. ^ "Tommy John rehab complete, Twins send RHP May to Triple-A". FOX Sports. June 7, 2018. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  17. ^ "Grading the 2019 Twins: Trevor May". November 4, 2019.
  18. ^ DiComo, Anthony (December 2, 2020). "Mets, reliever May agree to 2-year deal". MLB.com. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  19. ^ "Mets' Trevor May: Moves to 60-day IL". cbssports.com. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  20. ^ "Mets Activate Darin Ruf, Mychal Givens, Trevor May". metsmerizedonline.com. August 3, 2022. Retrieved May 26, 2023.
  21. ^ "A's agree to terms with RHP Trevor May on one-year contract". MLB.com. December 16, 2022. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
  22. ^ "Trevor May - Stats - Pitching". fangraphs.com. Retrieved October 17, 2023.
  23. ^ "Trevor May rips Athletics owner while announcing retirement". ESPN. October 16, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  24. ^ Zach Berman (June 8, 2012). "Phillies pitching prospect has interesting spin on hobby". Philly.com. Archived from the original on March 2, 2016. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  25. ^ Mike Bertha (April 11, 2015). "Twins rookie pitcher Trevor May has an alter ego named DJ Heybeef". MLB.com. Retrieved February 22, 2016.
  26. ^ Patrin, Nate Major League Bassbin, Or the Unlikely EDM Career of Twins Reliever Trevor May Archived April 19, 2016, at the Wayback Machine Vice Sports. March 30, 2016
  27. ^ Mike Mullen (March 10, 2016). "Twins pitcher Trevor May, aka DJ MAZR, drops sweet dance single". City Pages. Retrieved May 5, 2019.
  28. ^ "Trevor May Rumors - MLB Trade Rumors".
  29. ^ "Winston's Lab - Overwatch esports statistics for analysts, teams and all kinds of stats junkies".
  30. ^ "May Contain Action on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  31. ^ "Fan Controlled Football is where FANS call the shots". FCF. Retrieved December 27, 2021.
  32. ^ @IamTrevorMay (February 28, 2022). "@JParlamenti @BrandSanderson Yes, Hoyt is my dude. Misborne and Stormlight are two of the most imaginative series I've ever read" (Tweet) – via Twitter.