Lyman Drake, baseball player, 1884-1884

Lyman Drake

Born: 2/9/1852 in Berea, OH, USA

Died: 2/6/1932 in Muskegon, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-06-29 | Final Game: 1884-07-01

Height: 6'0"

Full name: Lyman Daniel Drake

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Biography

Lyman Drake, born in 1852, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career spanning from 1884, representing a time when the game was evolving from its early roots into a more organized and popular sport. Drake played as a position player in the major leagues for just a short stint, appearing in two games. During his time on the field, he showcased a respectable batting average of .286, recording two hits and driving in two runs, reflecting his ability to contribute offensively despite the limited opportunities. Though his career was brief, Drake’s participation in the early days of professional baseball places him within a significant era of the sport's history. The 1880s were marked by the establishment of formal leagues and the increasing professionalism of players, setting the stage for the future of baseball as America's pastime. While his statistical contributions may seem modest today, they highlight the diverse tapestry of player experiences that shaped the game’s early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 7 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.286 0.286 0.429 0.714 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +31.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.714 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — +17.9% above 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
1884 WS7 AA 2 7 0 2 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 0 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1884 WS7 OF 2 0 0 0 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 2