Trevor May debuted with the Twins in 2014 as a starter, then reinvented himself as a reliever as the game leaned harder into pitch design, spin rates, and matchup-based bullpens. Over parts of nine MLB seasons, May logged 600+ innings, struck out more than 600 hitters, and carved out a role as a dependable late-inning arm with Minnesota, Oakland, and the Mets. His most visible run came in 2022 with New York, when he pitched high-leverage innings for a playoff team and finished the year with a sub-4.00 ERA.

What made May stand out went beyond the mound. He became the first active MLB player to fully embrace Twitch streaming, openly balancing gaming with a big-league career. He also spoke candidly about mental health, anxiety, and burnout, helping normalize conversations most players avoided. Trevor is can now be found making baseball more accessible to new fans on his social media, and is one of my favorite guests on the fantasy baseball podcast Rates & Barrels.

In 2023, May stepped away from baseball by choice, prioritizing well-being over longevity. His career marked a shift toward players being allowed to exist as full people, not just stat lines.