Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dustin May

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Dustin May made an impact.

Dustin May is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Drafted by the Dodgers in the third round of the 2016 MLB draft, he made his major league debut in 2019. May was a member of the Dodgers team that won the World Series in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Drafted by the Dodgers

In 2016, Dustin May was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the Major League Baseball Draft and signed with them for a $1 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

2017: Minor League Season

In 2017, Dustin May played for the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, compiling a combined 9-6 record with a 3.63 ERA.

2018: All-Star Selection and Playoff Game Start

In 2018, Dustin May was selected to the post-season California League all-star team while playing for the Quakes. On September 14, he started the Drillers' title clinching playoff game.

August 2, 2019: MLB Debut

On August 2, 2019, Dustin May was called up to the majors and made his debut for the Dodgers as the starting pitcher against the San Diego Padres.

2019: MLB Debut

In 2019, Dustin May made his Major League Baseball debut.

2019: All-Star Game Selections and AAA Promotion

In 2019, Dustin May was selected to the mid-season Texas League All-Star Game and the All-Star Futures Game. On June 27, he was promoted to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers.

2020: Pitching Style and Ranking

In 2020, Dustin May was ranked fourth amongst starting pitchers in lateral movement, which is rare for a pitcher who averages over 93 mph on their two-seam fastballs or sinkers.

2020: Opening Day Starter and Season Performance

In the 2020 season, Dustin May was selected to start for the Dodgers on Opening Day and picked up his first win of the season on August 4. He appeared in 12 games with a 3–1 record and a 2.57 ERA. His 99.1 mph-average four-seam fastball was the fastest in the major league.

August 20, 2022: Return from Recovery

On August 20, 2022, Dustin May made his first start after returning from Tommy John surgery, striking out nine in five scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins.

2024: Contract Agreement and Esophageal Tear Surgery

In 2024, Dustin May agreed to a $2.135 million contract with the Dodgers in salary arbitration. In July, he underwent surgery for an esophageal tear, ending his chance to return during the season.

April 1, 2025: Return to Major League Mound

On April 1, 2025, Dustin May returned to a major league mound, starting for the Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves, pitching five innings and allowing only one unearned run.