Pinky May
| Pinky May | |
|---|---|
| Third baseman | |
| Born: January 18, 1911 Laconia, Indiana, U.S. | |
| Died: September 4, 2000 (aged 89) Corydon, Indiana, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 21, 1939, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 3, 1943, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .275 |
| Home runs | 4 |
| Runs batted in | 215 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
Merrill Glend "Pinky" May (January 18, 1911 – September 4, 2000) was an American professional baseball player and third baseman who appeared in 665 games in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies from 1939 through 1943. He later became a longtime manager in the minor leagues and fashioned a 40-year career in organized baseball. He served in the United States Navy during World War II and was the father of former longtime major league catcher Milt May.