Dave Mays (baseball) facts for kids

David Mays (born December 3, 1910 – died June 23, 1993) was an American baseball player. He was an outfielder in the Negro leagues during the 1930s.

Who Was Dave Mays?

David Mays was born in a town called Leggett, Texas. He grew up to become a baseball player. He played during a time when African American players were not allowed to play in the major baseball leagues. Because of this, they played in their own special leagues, known as the Negro leagues.

Playing Baseball

In 1937, Dave Mays played for a famous team called the Kansas City Monarchs. He was an outfielder, which means he played in the part of the field farthest from home plate, catching balls hit by the other team.

During his time with the Monarchs, Mays played in 17 games. He got 14 hits and had 61 "plate appearances." A plate appearance is when a player comes up to bat, whether they get a hit, walk, or strike out.

Dave Mays passed away in Houston, Texas in 1993. He was 82 years old.