Drake Britton
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2014)
Drake Britton was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014 for the Boston Red Sox, a span of 2 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 2.93 ERA and 21 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 431.1.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-07-20
- Last Game
- 2014-09-28
Full name: John Drake Britton
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 1 | 1 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 21 | 9 | 7 | 17 | 3.86 | 3.87 (avg) | 431.1 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.2 | 26 | 9 | 9 | 21 | 2.93 | — | 431 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BOS | AL | 19 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2014 | BOS | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 26 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (51 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 19.0 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 1.42 |
| Away | 9 | 8.2 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6.23 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-09-28 | BOS | NYY | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-24 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-18 | BOS | PIT | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-16 | BOS | PIT | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014-09-09 | BOS | BAL | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2014-09-06 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014-09-05 | BOS | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-24 | BOS | COL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-21 | BOS | TOR | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-09-12 | BOS | TBR | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Drake Britton's recorded salaries total $503,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Britton's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | BOS | AL | $503,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $503,000 | ||
Drake Britton: the record in brief
Drake Britton's major league career runs from a debut on July 20, 2013 to a final game on September 28, 2014. Britton's only club in the season tables is the Boston Red Sox. Britton, born on May 22, 1989, in Waco, TX, USA, is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds. Drake Britton was the playing name; the full given name is John Drake.
Britton pitched in 25 games, starting 0, and finished with a 1-1 record and 2.93 ERA. Britton had 21 strikeouts. Against a 3.80 league ERA for the same years, Britton was 23.0% better. 2013 was Britton's sharpest full season, a 3.86 ERA against the league's 3.87. By Pitcher PIV, Baseball Data Hub's measure of run prevention relative to each season's league, Britton's career adds up to 431.1.
The one salary on file is $503,000, for 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Britton's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013. The game-log section draws on 51 games of Retrosheet box scores for Britton.
The position table credits Britton with 25 games at pitcher and also lists 1 at designated hitter. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 4 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Drake Britton
- What years did Drake Britton play?
- Drake Britton played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2014.
- Was Drake Britton a pitcher?
- Yes. Drake Britton pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 21 strikeouts.
- What teams did Drake Britton play for?
- Drake Britton played for one team, the Boston Red Sox (2013–2014).
- What were Drake Britton's career stats?
- In 25 games, Drake Britton went 1-1 with a 2.93 ERA, 21 strikeouts, and 27.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Drake Britton earn in his career?
- Drake Britton's recorded salaries total $503,000 over 1 season, in 2014. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Britton's career ran from 2013 to 2014. No salary is recorded for 2013.
- What was Drake Britton's salary?
- Drake Britton's recorded salary was $503,000 in 2014.
- What position did Drake Britton play?
- Drake Britton played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Drake Britton and how much did he weigh?
- Drake Britton was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 215 pounds.
- What was Drake Britton's career ERA?
- Drake Britton finished with a 2.93 career ERA, going 1-1 with 21 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Drake Britton have?
- Drake Britton recorded 21 career strikeouts.
- Is Drake Britton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Drake Britton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.