The following season, he made his major league debut. Drake was one of a group of players that Indians player-manager Tris Speaker sent in partway through the game on September 21, 1922, done as an opportunity for fans to see various minor league prospects. In the game, Drake pitched three innings and allowed one earned run.
In the subsequent season, Drake had his first major league appearance. He was one of a group of players that Indians player-manager Tris Speaker sent in partway through the game on September 21, 1922, as an opportunity for fans to see various minor league prospects. In the game, Drake pitched three innings and allowed one earned run.