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Former Yankees Pitcher Rudy May Passes Away at 80

Rudy May, who led the American League in ERA in 1980, had a 16-year MLB career with four teams.

  • Rudy May's death was announced by the New York Yankees, though the cause remains undisclosed.
  • May reportedly suffered from diabetes for a long time, according to social media reports.
  • He played for the Yankees, Angels, Expos, and Orioles, achieving a career ERA of 3.46 over 535 games.
  • May's standout season was in 1980 with the Yankees, where he won the ERA title with a 2.46 mark.
  • The baseball community is also mourning the loss of Fernando Valenzuela, who passed away earlier this week.
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