Jake Drauby, baseball player, 1892-1892

Jake Drauby

Born: 1/6/1864 in Harrisburg, PA, USA

Died: 1/1/1916 in Summerdale, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1892-10-03 | Final Game: 1892-10-15

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs

Full name: Jacob F. Drauby

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Biography

Jake Drauby, born in 1864, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period in the early days of Major League Baseball. He played from October 3 to October 15 in 1892, a time when the game was still in its formative years, evolving from the rough-and-tumble style of the 19th century into a more organized sport. Drauby made his mark as a position player, participating in 10 games and finishing his short stint with a batting average of .206. During his time in the league, Drauby recorded 7 hits and drove in 3 runs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases. His contributions, while modest in the context of the broader baseball landscape, reflect the competitive environment of the era, which was characterized by a focus on contact hitting and strategic play. Although his career was brief, Drauby's participation in the nascent stages of professional baseball provides a glimpse into the early evolution of the game, setting the stage for the future stars who would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 34 3 7 0 1 0 3 0 2 12 0.206 0.250 0.265 0.515 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .245 across their career seasons — 15.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .317 across their career seasons — 21.1% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 19.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.515 vs. league average 0.644 across their career seasons — 20.1% 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
1892 WAS NL 10 34 3 7 0 1 0 3 0 2 12 0.206 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 10 0 11 18 9 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1892 WAS 3B 10 0 11 18 9 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 10