Derrick May was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for 10 seasons. He was born on July 14, 1968, in Rochester, New York, and attended Newark High School in Newark, Delaware. May was a standout athlete in high school, excelling in both baseball and basketball. He was drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the first round of the 1986 MLB draft and began his professional career in the minor leagues.
May made his Major League debut with the Cubs in 1990 and played for them until 1994. He was then traded to the Milwaukee Brewers, where he played for one season before being traded to the Houston Astros. May played for the Astros for two seasons before being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1998. He finished his career with the Baltimore Orioles in 1999.
May was primarily an outfielder during his career, playing all three outfield positions. He was known for his strong arm and solid defensive skills. Offensively, May was a consistent hitter, with a career batting average of .271. He hit 59 home runs and had 324 RBIs during his career.
May's best season came in 1993 with the Cubs, where he hit .295 with 10 home runs and 77 RBIs. He also had a career-high 36 doubles that season. May was a key contributor to the Cubs' playoff run that year, where they lost in the National League Championship Series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
After retiring from baseball, May became a coach and instructor. He has worked with several Major League teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, and Washington Nationals. May has also worked as a hitting coach in the minor leagues and has helped develop several young players.
May's son, Preston, is also a professional baseball player. He was drafted by the Houston Astros in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft and is currently playing in the minor leagues.
Overall, Derrick May had a solid career in the Major Leagues, playing for five different teams over 10 seasons. He was a consistent hitter and solid defender, and his contributions helped his teams compete at a high level. May's legacy continues as he helps develop the next generation of baseball players as a coach and instructor.
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