Carl Mays served as a pitcher for the Yankees from 1919-1923. Over 5 seasons and 213 appearances, he compiled a 80-39 record and 3.14 ERA with 387 strikeouts. In 4 postseason games, he posted 1 win and a 2.38 ERA.
Career Stats
Regular Season
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | 23 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 208.0 | 168 | 39 | 92 | 62 | 1.69 | 1.11 |
| 1920 | 69 | 37 | 26 | 11 | 3 | 497.2 | 478 | 158 | 147 | 137 | 2.86 | 1.24 |
| 1921 | 58 | 38 | 27 | 9 | 7 | 396.1 | 399 | 141 | 82 | 93 | 3.20 | 1.24 |
| 1922 | 40 | 29 | 13 | 14 | 1 | 275.2 | 302 | 115 | 50 | 58 | 3.75 | 1.31 |
| 1923 | 23 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 82.1 | 119 | 56 | 16 | 32 | 6.12 | 1.83 |
| Career | 213 | 124 | 80 | 39 | 11 | 1460.0 | 1466 | 509 | 387 | 382 | 3.14 | 1.27 |
Career-best seasons highlighted in gold. Stats via Retrosheet.
Postseason
| Year | G | GS | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | K | BB | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 3 | -- | 1 | 2 | 0 | 26.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 1.73 | -- |
| 1922 | 1 | -- | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8.0 | -- | -- | -- | -- | 4.50 | -- |
| Career | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 34.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Carl Mays play in the postseason with the Yankees?
Yes, Carl Mays appeared in 4 postseason games for the New York Yankees. While Carl Mays didn't win a World Series ring, the postseason experience showed Carl Mays's value as a contributor during the Yankees' October runs.
Where was Carl Mays born?
Carl Mays was born in Liberty, KY, USA. Carl Mays went on to play for the New York Yankees from 1919-1923, representing the franchise at the major league level.
What were Carl Mays's career stats with the Yankees?
Carl Mays compiled a 80-39 record, a 3.14 ERA, 387 strikeouts, and 11 saves across 213 games on the mound for the New York Yankees. Carl Mays's pitching career with the Yankees covered the 1919-1923 seasons.