Former MLB Pitcher Rudy May Dies at 80

Rudy May, a former Major League Baseball pitcher known for his time with the California Angels, New York Yankees, Baltimore Orioles, and Montreal Expos, has died at the age of 80. He had a 16-season career, highlighted by winning the American League's ERA title in 1980 with a remarkable 2.46 ERA. May was a part of Yankees teams that reached the American League Championship Series in 1980 and the World Series in 1981, compiling a career record of 152-156 and a 3.46 ERA across 535 games. His pitching prowess was refined during multiple stints with the Yankees, where he found success after earlier struggles with injuries and transitions. May's legacy in baseball is also marked by his experiences during the era of segregation, as he broke into the league in the mid-1960s. He transitioned to a corporate role after retiring from baseball in 1984, living a life that reflected both his athletic and personal resilience.