Larry Drake, baseball player, 1945-1948

Larry Drake

Born: 5/4/1921 in McKinney, TX, USA

Died: 7/14/1985 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-20 | Final Game: 1948-09-10

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Larry Francis Drake

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Biography

Larry Drake was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1948. Primarily serving as a position player, Drake's career was brief, appearing in only 5 games at the highest level. Throughout his time in the majors, he recorded 2 hits, 1 run batted in, and maintained a batting average of .222. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Drake's contributions to his team were part of a fascinating era in baseball history, just after World War II when the sport began to see a resurgence in popularity. Drake's time in the league was marked by the transitional period of the late 1940s, as baseball began to integrate and evolve from its pre-war roots. While his playing career was limited, Drake's involvement in Major League Baseball during this pivotal time adds a layer of historical significance to his profile. After his departure from the game in 1948, he became one of many players whose stories contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges and changes of the sport during that era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 9 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.222 0.300 0.222 0.522 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.701 across their career seasons — 25.6% 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
1945 PHA AL 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1948 WSN AL 4 7 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 3 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 0 5 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1945 PHA OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1948 WS1 OF 2 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 2

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Baylor University Waco TX 1941, 1942