Scott May (baseball)
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Scott Francis May is a former Major League Baseball
pitcher
. May was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft
by the Los Angeles Dodgers
. In 1987, he was traded to the Texas Rangers
for Javier Ortiz
. He played at the Major League level with the Rangers in 1988. The following year, he was traded along with minor league player Mike Wilson to the Milwaukee Brewers
for La Vel Freeman
and minor league player Todd Simmons. Later in his career, he signed with the Chicago Cubs
and played at the Major League level with the team in 1991.
May attended high school in Almond, Wisconsin
and played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
pitcher
Pitcher
In baseball, the pitcher is the player who throwsthe baseball from the pitcher's mound toward the catcher to begin each play, with the goal of retiring a batter, who attempts to either make contact with the pitched ball or draw a walk. In the numbering system used to record defensive plays, the...
. May was originally drafted in the sixth round of the 1983 Major League Baseball Draft
1983 Major League Baseball Draft
-First round selections:The following are the first round picks in the 1983 Major League Baseball draft.* Did not sign- Other notable players :*Kevin Ward, 6th round...
by the Los Angeles Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are a professional baseball team based in Los Angeles, California. The Dodgers are members of Major League Baseball's National League West Division. Established in 1883, the team originated in Brooklyn, New York, where it was known by a number of nicknames before becoming...
. In 1987, he was traded to the Texas Rangers
Texas Rangers (baseball)
The Texas Rangers are a professional baseball team in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, based in Arlington, Texas. The Rangers are a member of the Western Division of Major League Baseball's American League, and are the reigning A.L. Western Division and A.L. Champions. Since , the Rangers have...
for Javier Ortiz
Javier Ortiz (baseball)
Javier Victor Ortiz is a retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played during two seasons at the major league level for the Houston Astros. He was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the 1st round of the amateur draft...
. He played at the Major League level with the Rangers in 1988. The following year, he was traded along with minor league player Mike Wilson to the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
The Milwaukee Brewers are a professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, currently playing in the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
for La Vel Freeman
La Vel Freeman
La Vel Freeman is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Freeman played with the Milwaukee Brewers in 1989. He had previously been drafted by the Chicago White Sox, but did not sign with the team....
and minor league player Todd Simmons. Later in his career, he signed with the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
The Chicago Cubs are a professional baseball team located in Chicago, Illinois. They are members of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's National League. They are one of two Major League clubs based in Chicago . The Cubs are also one of the two remaining charter members of the National...
and played at the Major League level with the team in 1991.
May attended high school in Almond, Wisconsin
Almond, Wisconsin
Almond is a village in Portage County, Wisconsin, United States. The population was 459 in the 2000 census.-History:Incorporated in 1905, the town originated when Jacob Meyers from Mohawk Valley, New York, started a stagecoach and freight route between Berlin and Stevens Point...
and played at the collegiate level at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
The University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point is a public university located in Stevens Point, Wisconsin...
.