Carl Mays

:For the German author, see Karl May

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Carl William Mays (November 12, 1891 - April 4, 1971) was one of the better right-handed pitchers in Major League Baseball from 1916-1926, but he is best remembered for throwing the pitch that struck Ray Chapman in the head on August 16, 1920, making Chapman the only on-field fatality in major league history.

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November 12 - 1891 - April 4 - 1971 - Pitcher - Major League Baseball - Ray Chapman - August 16 - 1920

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Born in Liberty, Kentucky, Mays was a notorious submarine pitcher (he was nicknamed "Sub"), although it would be more accurate to say that he threw straight underhand. In a 15-year career with the Boston Red Sox, New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants, he compiled a 207-126 record with 29 shutouts, 862 strikeouts and a 2.92 ERA when the league average was 3.48.

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Liberty, Kentucky - Submarine - Boston Red Sox - New York Yankees - Cincinnati Reds - New York Giants - Shutout - Strikeout - ERA

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Mays enjoyed his best season in 1921, when he led the American League in wins (27), innings pitched (336.2), games pitched (49), and winning percentage (.750).

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American League - Win - Innings pitched - Games pitched

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He was also noted for his skills with a bat, hitting five home runs, 110 RBI, and a lifetime .268 batting average—an unusually high number for a pitcher.

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Bat - Home run - RBI - Batting average

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Carl Mays died in El Cajon, California, at the age of 79.

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