Delos Drake, baseball player, 1911-1915

Delos Drake

Born: 12/3/1886 in Girard, OH, USA

Died: 10/3/1965 in Findlay, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-04-30 | Final Game: 1915-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Delos Daniel Drake

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Biography

Delos Drake was a professional baseball player born in 1886, who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1915. Primarily a position player, Drake appeared in 335 games throughout his career, demonstrating his versatility and commitment to the game. He recorded a total of 308 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .263. Known for his speed on the bases, he successfully stole 43 bases, showcasing his ability to be a threat not only at the plate but also on the basepaths. Drake's offensive contributions included 119 runs batted in and five home runs, reflecting his role in supporting his team's scoring efforts during a time when the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented style. Despite the challenges of competing in a rapidly changing baseball landscape, Drake's performance solidified his place in the history of the sport, as he played alongside some of the early stars of the game, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball in the early 20th century. His career ended on October 2, 1915, leaving behind a legacy as a reliable player during a formative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
335 1172 120 308 50 21 5 119 43 71 130 0.263 0.308 0.354 0.662 -520.9

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .308 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .354 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.662 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 DET AL 95 315 37 88 9 9 1 36 20 17 46 0.279 .266 (+5%) .336 (-3%) .356 (+5%) .693 (+1%) -44.8
1914 SLF FL 138 514 51 129 18 8 3 42 17 31 57 0.251 .255 (-2%) .322 (-9%) .339 (-1%) .661 (-5%) -620.0
1915 SLF FL 102 343 32 91 23 4 1 41 6 23 27 0.265 .250 (+6%) .318 (-2%) .332 (+10%) .651 (+4%) 144.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 21 0 161 6 5 12
OF 296 0 528 30 24 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 DET 1B 2 0 14 1 2 0
1911 DET OF 83 0 141 4 9 1
1914 SLF 1B 18 0 146 5 3 12
1914 SLF OF 116 0 207 16 10 2
1915 SLF 1B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1915 SLF OF 97 0 180 10 5 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 21
Left Field 153
Center Field 100
Right Field 50