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Cool Papa Bell League
8-24-2058
Bob May Starting Pitcher
Retired (1998, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.86 Total Rating B    Bats/Throws L/L
W-L 104-148 Status Deceased (2025) Option Years 0  
SV 10 Age at Death 62 Date of Birth 07-14-1963
K 1709 Drafted Round 2, Pick 17
(1986)		 Majors Svc Time 12 years
(42 games)
IP 2204.2
WHIP 1.40
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R C- Contact vs. L D+ Endurance B+   Ldrship B 
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity B    Mentor Val A-
Speed B  Bunt C  Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range B  WS Rings 1
1B --- LF --- Arm B- WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health D- LCS Appearances 2
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

Year   Team W L G GS CG SHO SV BS IP H R ER HBP BB SO WHIP ERA Awards
1986 KC
2
 5
22
13
1
0
0
 0
87.2
 117 75 68 1 42
61
1.81
6.98
1987 KC
2
 12
45
17
1
1
0
 0
138.2
 191 120 115 2 61
94
1.82
7.46
1988 KC
9
 16
31
31
5
0
0
 0
209.1
 220 120 112 1 83
150
1.45
4.82
1989 KC-PIT
4
 16
33
33
1
0
0
 0
193.0
 213 122 105 4 83
133
1.53
4.90
1990 PIT
6
 19
33
33
0
0
0
 0
187.2
 204 119 109 3 67
153
1.44
5.23
1991 PIT
13
 11
33
33
3
2
0
 0
218.0
 190 92 90 4 67
188
1.18
3.72
1992 PIT
15
 14
33
33
3
0
0
 0
225.0
 199 103 94 0 58
163
1.14
3.76
1993 PIT
8
 15
33
33
1
0
0
 0
198.0
 198 119 115 5 89
164
1.45
5.23
1994 PIT
15
 13
33
33
6
1
0
 0
229.1
 208 106 96 1 74
169
1.23
3.77
1995 PIT
11
 8
33
33
4
0
0
 0
213.0
 210 102 97 3 71
187
1.32
4.10
1996 PIT-BAL
7
 3
33
10
0
0
3
 0
87.0
 104 47 46 1 22
69
1.45
4.76
1997 BAL
7
 4
41
8
0
0
7
 1
93.2
 92 57 49 1 38
85
1.39
4.71
1998 CHA
5
 12
26
23
1
1
0
 0
124.1
 140 105 95 1 49
93
1.52
6.88
2058
0
 0
0
0
0
0
0
 0
0.0
 0 0 0 0 0
0
0.00
0.00
Total
104
 148
429
333
26
5
10
 1
2204.2
 2286 1287 1191 27 804
1709
1.40
4.86
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1998-11-01Bob May has retired from the Chicago Black Sox
1998-04-02Trade #1279921 has been completed between the Baltimore NattyBohs and the Chicago Black Sox. The Chicago Black Sox receive Bob May, Draft Pick 1999 Round 2 BAL (Johnny Gleason) from the Baltimore NattyBohs in exchange for Hardy Williams.
1996-09-19Bob May of the Baltimore NattyBohs is injured and is expected to be out 21 days.
1996-06-23Trade #1254794 has been completed between the Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels and the Baltimore NattyBohs. The Baltimore NattyBohs receive Bob May from the Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels in exchange for Roger Oates, Draft Pick 1997 Round 2 BAL (Dummy Rowe).
1996-05-23Bob May of the Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels is injured and is expected to be out 20 days.
1994-08-19The Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels have placed Bob May on the trade block.
1991-06-13Bob May of the Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels has thrown a no-hitter against the New York Gothams.
1989-04-20Trade #1140847 has been completed between the Kansas City Athletics and the Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels. The Pittsburgh Whiskey Rebels receive Bob May, Gideon Suarez from the Kansas City Athletics in exchange for Ralph Seibert, January Labine. Protest This Trade.
1987-05-26The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bob May to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bob Richert to the minors.
1987-05-02The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Buck Morandini to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bob May to the minors.
1987-04-09The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bob May to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Frank Bohen for assignment.
1987-04-05The Kansas City Athletics have demoted Bob May to the minor leagues.
1986-08-14The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bob May to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Buck Morandini to the minors.
1986-06-25The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Buck Morandini to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Bob May to the minors.
1986-04-02Bob May of the Kansas City Athletics is injured and is expected to be out 31 days.
1986-04-01The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Bob May to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have promoted Frank Williams to the major league team. The Kansas City Athletics have sent Jesse Coffey to the minors. The Kansas City Athletics have designated Luis Garcia for assignment.
1985-06-01A trade has been completed between the Boston Haffenreffers and the Kansas City Athletics. The Kansas City Athletics receive Squiz Padilla, Draft Pick 1986 Round 2 BOS (Bob May) from the Boston Haffenreffers in exchange for Draft Pick - 1986 Round 1 (BAL), Draft Pick 1987 Round 1 KC (Eddie Gentile). Protest This Trade.