Mays is a 1994 graduate of Southeast High School in Bradenton, Florida. He also attended Manatee Community College in Bradenton. He and his wife, Melinda (née Rogers), have two children.\n', '

Mays began his major league career with the Twins on April 7, 1999. He began the season in the bullpen before going to the rotation, he finished the season pitching in 49 games with a record of 6-11 for the Twins.\n', '

The following season he was implanted into the rotation, pitching poorly throughout the season, finishing with an ERA of 5.56 and a record of 7-15 in 31 games (28 starts).\n', '

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