Quick Links

Carl Mays is a former American baseball player who has an estimated net worth of $33.6 thousand.

Carl Mays' interest in baseball started through his cousin who introduced it to him. He appeared at the Class D Western Tri-State League in 1912.

In 1915, he debuted with the Boston Red Sox. Mays was known for his submarine pitching motion and nicknamed Sub. Aside from Red Sox, he also played for the New York Yankees, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Giants, where he recorded a total of 217-126 with 29 shutdowns, and 862 strikeouts. After his playing career, he served as the scout for Cleveland and Milkaukee clubs.

Carl William Mays was born on November 12, 1891 in Liberty, Kentucky. On April 4, 1971, he died at age 79 and was survived by his second wife, Esther and two children.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

1922

Salary

Base salary with the New York Yankees for the year 1922

$12,000

1921

Salary

Base salary with the New York Yankees for the year 1921

$12,000

1920

Salary

Base salary with the New York Yankees for the year 1920

$8,000

1919

Transfer Fees

Transfer fee to the New York Yankees

$40,000

1919

Salary

Base salary with the New York Yankees for the year 1919

$8,000