Solly Drake

Born: 10/23/1930 in Little Rock, AR, USA

Died: 8/18/2021 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1956-04-17 | Final Game: 1959-09-27

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Solomon Louis Drake

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Biography

Solly Drake was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball from 1956 to 1959. Born in 1930, Drake played primarily as a position player, appearing in a total of 141 games throughout his time in the league. He made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the post-war years to a more modern approach to the game, where speed and versatility began to take precedence. Drake finished his career with 66 hits, 2 home runs, and 18 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .232. Notably, he showcased his speed on the bases with 15 stolen bases, illustrating his ability to impact the game beyond just hitting. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's greats, Drake's presence during a transformative period in baseball history reflects the diverse talents and roles that players of his time embraced. His legacy is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of the sport, even if they did not achieve superstar status.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
141	285	41	66	10	1	2	18	15	32	53	0.232	0.311	0.295	0.606	-751.7

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.606 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 16.1% 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
1956	CHC	NL	65	215	29	55	9	1	2	15	9	23	35	0.256	.258 (-1%)	.331 (avg)	.397 (-16%)	.728 (-9%)	-288.9
1959	LAD	NL	9	8	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	1	3	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
1959	PHI	NL	67	62	10	9	1	0	0	3	5	8	15	0.145	.256 (-43%)	.323 (-25%)	.392 (-59%)	.715 (-44%)	0.0