Mike Draper

Born: 9/14/1966 in Hagerstown, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1993-04-10 | Final Game: 1993-08-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Draper

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Biography

Mike Draper was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1966, who played in Major League Baseball from April 10, 1993, to August 7, 1993. During his brief career, Draper showcased his skills primarily as a reliever, contributing to the pitching staff with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.25. Over the course of his time in the majors, he struck out a total of 16 batters, although he did not record any saves. Draper's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the growing emphasis on power hitting and the evolving role of pitchers in the game. While his time in the spotlight was limited, he was part of a generation of players navigating the competitive landscape of the early 1990s, a time when teams began to prioritize specialized roles in the bullpen. Despite the brevity of his major league experience, Draper remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the journey of many athletes who strive to make their mark in professional sports.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	29	1	0	0	0	42.3	53	20	2	14	16	4.25	0

Career ERA 4.25 vs. league average 4.19 across their career seasons — near 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
1993	NYN	NL	1	1	29	1	0	0	0	42.3	53	20	14	16	4.25	4.19 (-1%)	375.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	0.667	0.667	1.333	0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +151.5% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +100.6% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .403 across their career seasons — +65.3% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.736 across their career seasons — +81.3% 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
1993	NYN	NL	29	3	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	29	1	2	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1993	NYN	P	29	1	2	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	29

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	NYN	NL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$109,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
George Mason University	Fairfax	VA	1988
McDaniel College	Westminster	MD	1985
Hagerstown Community College	Hagerstown	MD	1986, 1987