Larry Drake
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1945-1948)
Larry Drake was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1948 for the Philadelphia Athletics and the Washington Senators, a span of 4 seasons. In 5 career games, he hit .222 with 2 hits and 1 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- Died
- 7/14/1985 in Houston, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1945-07-20
- Last Game
- 1948-09-10
Full name: Larry Francis Drake
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .222 | .300 | .222 | .522 | 0 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 15.3% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career SLG .222 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 39.5% below league average.
Career OPS .522 vs. league average .701 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHA | AL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1948 | WS1 | AL | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .222 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948-09-10 | MIN | PHA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-10 | MIN | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948-09-08 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1948-09-08 | MIN | PHA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-07-20 | PHA | CLE | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor University | Waco | TX | 1941, 1942 |
Larry Drake: the record in brief
Larry Drake played a first major league game on July 20, 1945 and a last one on September 10, 1948. By club, Drake's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Athletics (1945) and the Washington Senators (1948). Drake, an outfielder by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Drake is listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. Drake was born on May 4, 1921, in McKinney, TX, USA. The bio records the death on July 14, 1985, in Houston, TX, USA. The given name on file is Larry Francis Drake.
Drake's career batting table shows 5 games, 9 at bats and 2 hits, a .222 average; the totals also include 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Drake played in, the .222 career average compares with a .262 league average over the same seasons, 15.3% below the league. By OPS the gap is 25.6% below league average (.522 against .701). The highest hit total in a season was 2, in 1948.
By games played in the field, right field leads with 2, followed by left field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Larry Drake
- What years did Larry Drake play?
- Larry Drake played in Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1948.
- Was Larry Drake a pitcher?
- No. Larry Drake was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Larry Drake hit?
- Larry Drake hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Larry Drake play for?
- Larry Drake played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Athletics (1945) and the Washington Senators (1948).
- What were Larry Drake's career stats?
- In 5 games, Larry Drake had 2 hits and 1 RBI, with a .222 batting average.
- What position did Larry Drake play?
- Larry Drake played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Larry Drake and how much did he weigh?
- Larry Drake was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Larry Drake's career batting average?
- Larry Drake batted .222 over his career, with 2 hits in 9 at bats.
- How many RBI did Larry Drake have?
- Larry Drake drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Larry Drake in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Larry Drake has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.