Drew Rader

Born: 5/14/1901 in Elmira, NY, USA

Died: 6/5/1975 in Catskill, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1921-07-18 | Final Game: 1921-07-18

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: Drew Leon Rader

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Biography

Drew Rader was a professional baseball player born in 1901, who played as a position player during a brief career that spanned a single day on July 18, 1921. Rader's time in Major League Baseball was notably short, as he appeared in only one game without recording any hits, runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0. Despite his limited participation in the league, Rader's brief stint underscores the challenges many players faced during the early 20th century, a time when competition for roster spots was fierce and opportunities to shine were often fleeting. While Rader's statistics may not reflect a traditional baseball career, his presence in the Major Leagues during this era is a testament to the evolving landscape of baseball, where many players sought to make their mark. The early 1920s were marked by a transition in the game, as clubs began to embrace a more dynamic style of play, eventually leading to the offensive explosion of the Roaring Twenties. Rader's singular game remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the diverse narratives of players who contributed to the sport, regardless of the length or impact of their careers.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1921	PIT	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 100.0% better 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
1921	PIT	NL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	0	0	0	0.00	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1921	PIT	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Syracuse University	Syracuse	NY	1921