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.
The following season, Drake made his debut in major league baseball. He was among a group of players that Indians player-manager Tris Speaker inserted into the lineup partway through the September 21, 1922, game to allow fans to see minor league prospects. In the game, Drake pitched three innings and gave up one earned run.