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Who is Dustin May?
Dustin May is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft and made his MLB debut in 2019.
Dustin May’s Career
May graduated from Northwest High School in Justin, Texas. He was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the 2016 Major League Baseball Draft. He was committed to playing college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders but chose to sign with the Dodgers for a $1 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment.
After signing, May made his professional debut with the AZL Dodgers, and spent the whole season there, posting an 0-1 record with a 3.86 ERA and 34 strikeouts in 30.1 innings pitched. In 2017, he played for both the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, compiling a combined 9-6 record, 3.63 ERA, and a 1.15 WHIP in 25 games (24 starts) between the two clubs.
On August 3, he made his first start for the Tulsa Drillers of Double-A going 3 2/3 innings giving up five earned runs. In 2018 for the Quakes he was selected to the post-season California League all-star team. On September 14, he started the Drillers title-clinching playoff game where he allowed two runs in five innings. In 23 total starts between Rancho Cucamonga and Tulsa, he was 9-5 with a 3.39 ERA.
Tusla
May began 2019 with Tulsa. He was selected to the mid-season Texas League All-Star Game and the All-Star Futures Game. He was promoted to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers on June 27. He was a combined 6-5 with a 4.13 ERA as he struck out 110 batters in 106.2 innings. May was called up to the majors on August 2, 2019, and made his major league debut for the Dodgers as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres. He pitched 52⁄3 innings, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits with three strikeouts.
On August 13, May picked up his first big league win against the Miami Marlins after pitching 52⁄3 innings, allowing one run on three hits with five strikeouts. He finished the season appearing in 14 games for the Dodgers (four starts), with a 2–3 record, a 3.63 ERA, and 32 strikeouts with only five walks. He also pitched in 31⁄3 innings across two games for the Dodgers in the National League Division Series (NLDS) against the Washington Nationals, allowing one run on three hits.
Dodger Selection
May was selected to start for the Dodgers on Opening Day in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season after Clayton Kershaw injured his back before the game. May became the youngest opening day starter for the Dodgers since Fernando Valenzuela in 1981. He picked up his first win of the season on August 4, when he struck out eight in six innings against the San Diego Padres and appeared in 12 games (10 starts) with a 3–1 record and 2.57 ERA in 56 innings.
His 99.1 mph-average four-seam fastball was the fastest four-seamer of any major league pitcher for the 2020 season. He pitched three scoreless innings over two games in the 2020 NLDS against the San Diego Padres and allowed two earned runs in 42⁄3 innings over three games against the Atlanta Braves in the National League Championship Series (NLCS). May pitched in two games of the 2020 World Series, working three total innings and allowing three runs to score on five hits.
Pitching style
A tall pitcher at 6’6″, 180 lb, he pitches with a three-quarter stance with high leg lifts both before release, and at follow-through (with nobody on base). His main pitches are a two-seam fastball with sinker-like movement, which averages at over 98 mph, a cutter, a curveball and a four-seam fastball. He was ranked 4th amongst starting pitchers in lateral movement in 2020, which is rare for a pitcher that averages over 93 mph on their two-seam fastballs or sinkers.
Nickname
May is nicknamed “Gingergaard” after current New York Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard, due to his profile and appearance, as well as his red hair.
How Old is Dustin May?
May was born on September 6, 1997,Justin, Texas. He is currently 23 years old.
Dustin May‘s Family
Who are Dustin May’s parents?
May was raised by his middle-class working parents. His father works for Little Debbie while his mother is an assistant principal at a middle school.
Does Dustin May have siblings?
May has one younger sister and one older half-brother.
Dustin May‘s Education
May is a graduate of Northwest High School in Justin, Texas.
Dustin May‘s Relationship
May is dating his girlfriend, Millie Traut.
Dustin May‘s Children – Kids
May currently has no children.
Dustin May’s Net Worth
May’s net worth is currently unknown. Any news will be updated here as soon as possible.
Height/Measurements
May stands tall at a height of 6 feet and 6 inches (1.98 m) and weighs around 180 pounds (82 kg).