Kyle Drabek, baseball player, 2010-2016

Kyle Drabek

Born: 12/8/1987 in Victoria, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-15 | Final Game: 2016-04-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Kyle Jordan Drabek

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Biography

Kyle Drabek, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2016. A product of a baseball lineage, being the son of former MLB pitcher Doug Drabek, Kyle's career was marked by the promise of his pedigree and the high expectations that came with it. He made his MLB debut with the Toronto Blue Jays, where he showcased his talents as a right-handed pitcher. Throughout his career, Drabek compiled a win-loss record of 8-15 and recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 5.26 over the course of his appearances. He achieved a total of 123 strikeouts, demonstrating flashes of the potential that made him a highly regarded prospect. Drabek's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by an emphasis on pitcher development and analytics. His journey through the majors was characterized by a mix of resilience and challenges, as he navigated the ups and downs of professional play. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions on the mound were notable, particularly during his time with the Blue Jays. After his time in the majors, Drabek continued to pursue his passion for the game, ultimately retiring in April 2016. His story reflects the complexities of a career in baseball, where expectations and realities often collide, leaving a lasting impact on both his family legacy and the teams he represented.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 15 43 30 0 0 0 179.7 188 105 24 117 123 5.26 0

Career ERA 5.26 vs. league average 3.97 across their career seasons — 32.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
2010 TOR AL 0 3 3 3 0 0 0 17.0 18 9 5 12 4.76 4.08 (-17%) 0.3
2011 TOR AL 4 5 18 14 0 0 0 78.7 87 53 55 51 6.06 3.94 (-54%) -3146.6
2012 TOR AL 4 7 13 13 0 0 0 71.3 67 37 47 47 4.67 4.01 (-16%) -2901.5
2013 TOR AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 2.3 4 2 2 3 7.71 — 0.0
2014 TOR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 3.0 2 0 2 5 0.00 — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 5.3 9 3 2 3 5.06 — -
2016 AZ NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 1 1 4 2 4.50 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .402 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
2010 TOR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2011 TOR AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2012 TOR AL 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2013 TOR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2014 TOR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 AZ NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 43 30 13 29 4 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 TOR P 3 3 3 3 1 2
2011 TOR P 18 14 6 17 0 1
2012 TOR P 13 13 3 8 3 1
2013 TOR P 3 0 0 1 0 0
2014 TOR P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2015 CHA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
2016 ARI P 1 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CHA AL $518,200
2013 TOR AL $499,500
2012 TOR AL $485,900
2011 TOR AL $416,000
Total Career Earnings $1,919,600