Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Dustin May

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

Dustin May is a professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Drafted in 2016, he debuted in MLB in 2019. He was a member of the Dodgers team that won the World Series in 2020.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2016: Dodgers Draft and Signing

In 2016, Dustin May was drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round. He chose to sign with the Dodgers for a $1 million signing bonus, forgoing his commitment to play college baseball for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

2016: Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers

In 2016, Dustin May was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third round of the Major League Baseball draft.

2017: Minor League Play

In 2017, Dustin May played for the Great Lakes Loons and the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, achieving a combined record of 9-6 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. On September 14, he started the Drillers' title clinching playoff game.

August 2, 2019: Major League 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 (MLB) 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. He was promoted to the AAA Oklahoma City Dodgers on June 27.

2020: World Series Win

In 2020, Dustin May was a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers team that won the World Series.

2020: Pitching Style Ranked

In 2020, Dustin May was ranked fourth amongst starting pitchers in lateral movement

2020: Opening Day Starter and Season Performance

In the 2020 season, Dustin May was selected to start for the Dodgers on Opening Day. He finished the season with a 3–1 record and a 2.57 ERA.

2021: Season-Ending Injury

In 2021, Dustin May made five starts before tearing his UCL on May 1, requiring Tommy John surgery, which he underwent on May 12, ending his season.

August 20, 2022: Return from Recovery

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

2024: Contract Agreement and Surgery

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