Darrell Kevin May (born June 13, 1972) is an American former professional baseball

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Career

May's professional baseball career began when the

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drafted him in the 46th round of the 1992 Major League Baseball Draft. May spent parts of three seasons in the Major Leagues with the Braves, Pirates, and

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, before being sold to the

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of Japan's

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in 1998. May spent four seasons in Japan, two each with the Hanshin Tigers and the

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. In 2001, he had his best season with 12 wins and a 2.95 ERA, and finished third in MVP balloting. Royals' General Manager Allard Baird, on a scouting trip in September 2001, was impressed by May's performance and signed him to a 1-year contract. May struggled in 2002, but the Royals re-signed him for 2003. May responded by going 10–8 with a 3.77 ERA and leading the team in wins, ERA, innings pitched, strikeouts, complete games and games started.

Coaching career

Darrel May currently coaches high school baseball at St. Michaels Catholic Academy in Austin, Texas.

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