Tom Drake, baseball player, 1939-1941

Tom Drake

Born: 8/7/1912 in Birmingham, AL, USA

Died: 7/2/1988 in Birmingham, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-04-24 | Final Game: 1941-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Thomas Kendall Drake

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Biography

Tom Drake, born in 1912, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1939 to 1941. His career, though brief, unfolded during a tumultuous time in American history that included the lead-up to World War II. Drake made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers and later played for the team until the conclusion of the 1941 season, marking a period when the Dodgers were still solidifying their identity in the National League. Over the course of his career, Drake compiled a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.13 across his appearances on the mound. He recorded a total of 13 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not having a lengthy tenure in the league. Although he did not achieve significant accolades such as saves, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1930s and early 1940s reflected the challenges and competitive spirit of that era in baseball. Drake's career serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the sport during an important transitional period in American culture and history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 2 18 3 0 0 0 39.7 49 27 4 28 13 6.13 0

Career ERA 6.13 vs. league average 4.11 across their career seasons — 49.1% 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
1939 CLE AL 0 1 8 1 0 0 0 15.0 23 15 19 1 9.00 4.28 (-110%) -1724.7
1941 BRO NL 1 1 10 2 0 0 0 24.7 26 12 9 12 4.38 3.94 (-11%) -27.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
19 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.286 0.286 0.286 0.571 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 20.7% 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
1939 CLE AL 8 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 BRO NL 11 5 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.400 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 18 0 5 7 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 CLE P 8 0 2 4 1 0
1941 BRO OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1941 BRO P 10 0 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 18
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Troy University Troy AL 1935