Lyman Drake
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1884)
Lyman Drake was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1884 for the Washington Nationals. In 2 career games, he hit .286 with 2 hits and 2 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
- Right Fielder
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / —
- Died
- 2/6/1932 in Muskegon, MI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1884-06-29
- Last Game
- 1884-07-01
Full name: Lyman Daniel Drake
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | .286 | .429 | .714 | 0 |
Career AVG .286 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — +17.4% above league average.
Career OBP .286 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .429 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +31.0% above league average.
Career OPS .714 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — +17.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | WS7 | AA | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 2 |
Lyman Drake: the record in brief
The profile opens with Lyman Drake's first major league game on June 29, 1884; the last one listed came on July 1, 1884. The team column never changes: it is the Washington Nationals in 1884. Drake is listed as a right fielder. Drake was born on February 9, 1852, in Berea, OH, USA. Drake's death is recorded on February 6, 1932, in Muskegon, MI, USA. On the record, Lyman Drake was born Lyman Daniel Drake.
In 2 games and 7 at bats, Drake batted .286 with 2 hits, plus 2 RBI. The league as a whole hit .243 across Drake's seasons, which puts the .286 career mark 17.4% above average. The season table holds a single row: 1884 with the Washington Nationals, 2 games, 7 at bats and 2 hits.
Every defensive appearance on record for Drake, 2 games, came at right field.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman Drake
- Was Lyman Drake a pitcher?
- No. Lyman Drake was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Lyman Drake hit?
- Lyman Drake hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Lyman Drake play for?
- Lyman Drake played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1884).
- What were Lyman Drake's career stats?
- In 2 games, Lyman Drake had 2 hits and 2 RBI, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Lyman Drake play?
- Lyman Drake played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lyman Drake?
- Lyman Drake was listed at 6 feet.
- What was Lyman Drake's career batting average?
- Lyman Drake batted .286 over his career, with 2 hits in 7 at bats.
- How many RBI did Lyman Drake have?
- Lyman Drake drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Lyman Drake in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lyman Drake has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.