Oliver Drake (baseball)

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2⁄3 innings for Norfolk, he had a 0.96 ERA.

On May 23, 2015, Drake was promoted to the Major League team and made his pitching debut that day. [10] Entering the game in the ninth inning of a scoreless tie against the Miami Marlins, Drake pitched three scoreless innings, allowing only two hits and striking out two in a game the Orioles eventually lost 1–0 in 13 innings. [11] By making his big-league debut, Drake became the second former Naval Academy pitcher to make his Major League debut during the 2015 season, along with Navy alum Mitch Harris of the St. Louis Cardinals. [10]

Drake pitched in five games and 7.2 innings for the Orioles with a 3.52 ERA. [12] On June 3 he was optioned back to the AAA Norfolk Tides. [13] Drake pitched in 13 games for the Orioles in 2015, pitching to a 2.87 ERA in 152⁄3 innings. He struck out 17 batters.

On September 23, 2016, Drake pitched one inning of relief in extra innings out of the bullpen for the Orioles who would walk it off in the bottom half of the inning, giving Drake his first career victory.

Milwaukee Brewers

On April 13, 2017, Drake was designated for assignment. Later the same day, the Orioles traded him to the Milwaukee Brewers for a player to be named later or cash considerations. [14]

On March 28, 2018, Drake made the Opening Day roster for the Milwaukee Brewers. Drake posted a 5.11 ERA, 1.7 WHIP and a 7:7 K:BB across 12.1 innings in Spring Training leading up to the 2018 season. After struggling to begin the season, he was designated for assignment on May 1.

Cleveland Indians

On May 5, 2018, Drake was traded to the Cleveland Indians in exchange for cash considerations. [15] He was later designated for assignment on May 26. [16]

Los Angeles Angels

On May 31, 2018, Drake was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Angels. Drake was designated for assignment on June 16, 2018, and again on July 23.

Toronto Blue Jays

On July 26, 2018, Drake was claimed by the Toronto Blue Jays. [17] He was designated for assignment on July 30. [18]

Minnesota Twins

On August 3, 2018, Drake was claimed off waivers by the Minnesota Twins. When Drake entered the game on August 4 against the Kansas City Royals, he set the MLB record for most teams played for in a single season with five. [19]

Tampa Bay Rays

On November 1, 2018, Drake was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Rays. [20] He was designated for assignment on November 20. [21] On November 26, Drake was claimed off waivers by the Toronto Blue Jays. [22]

On January 4, 2019, Drake was traded back to the Rays for cash considerations. [23] On January 18, 2019, the Rays designated Drake for assignment at which he was outrighted to the Durham Bulls on January 24. He was called up by Tampa Bay on May 26 as Tyler Glasnow was added to the 60-day injured list. [24] On August 12, Drake recorded his first career hit, an RBI single at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. [25]

Drake saw insignificant playing time in 2020 due to injuries. The Rays designated him for assignment on October 11. [26] On October 14, 2020, Drake was outrighted, but rejected the outright assignment and elected free agency. [27] On February 17, 2021, Drake re-signed with the Rays on a $775K major league contract. [28] On February 22, 2021, Drake was placed on the 60-day injured list due to a flexor strain in his elbow. [29] On November 5, 2021, Drake was outrighted off the 40-man roster and elected free agency. [30]

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  3. ↑ "Oliver Drake Bio - NAVYSPORTS.com - The United States Naval Academy Official Athletic Site". navysports.com. Archived from the original on June 19, 2017. Retrieved November 19, 2014.
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  30. ↑ "Phillies Claim Ryan Sherriff from Rays". November 5, 2021.
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Oliver Drake
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Drake with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2019
Pitcher
Born: (1987-01-13) January 13, 1987 (age 36)
Worcester, Massachusetts, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
May 23, 2015, for the Baltimore Orioles
Last MLB appearance
September 27, 2020, for the Tampa Bay Rays