Ron Mahay is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for several teams during his career. He was born on June 28, 1971, in Crestwood, Illinois, and attended high school in Evergreen Park, Illinois. After graduating, he attended South Suburban College and then transferred to the University of South Florida, where he played college baseball.
Mahay was drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 18th round of the 1991 MLB draft. He made his major league debut with the Red Sox in 1995, but he struggled in his limited appearances and was eventually traded to the Oakland Athletics in 1997.
Mahay bounced around several teams over the next few years, including the Chicago Cubs, Florida Marlins, Texas Rangers, and Atlanta Braves. He found some success as a relief pitcher, particularly with the Rangers, where he posted a 2.55 ERA in 2006.
In 2007, Mahay signed with the Kansas City Royals and had one of the best seasons of his career. He appeared in 73 games and posted a 2.55 ERA with 63 strikeouts in 60 innings pitched. He also recorded his first career save that season.
Mahay continued to pitch for the Royals for the next two seasons before being traded to the Minnesota Twins in 2010. He struggled with the Twins, however, and was released in August of that year. He signed a minor league contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers but did not appear in any games for them before retiring at the end of the season.
Overall, Mahay had a solid career as a relief pitcher, appearing in 605 games and posting a 3.83 ERA with 499 strikeouts in 647 innings pitched. He was known for his versatility, as he could pitch effectively against both left-handed and right-handed batters. He also had a reputation as a good teammate and a positive influence in the clubhouse.
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