• Full name Oliver Gardner Drake
  • Born 01/13/1987 in Worcester, MA
  • Profile Ht.: 6'4" / Wt.: 220 / Bats: R / Throws: R
  • School United States Naval Academy
  • Debut 05/23/2015
  • Drafted in the 43rd round (1,286th overall) by the Baltimore Orioles in 2008 (signed for $100,000).
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    Oliver Drake has tantalized teams this year. A sophomore-eligible righthander at Navy, Drake has been impressive in his first two seasons. Pitching between 89-91 mph, Drake has a fluid motion and natural life on his fastball. His low-80s slider is a plus pitch, and his changeup and curveball could be in the future. Still projectable, Drake has a lot to like, but teams will have to wait on him--and who knows how long.

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  • Rated Best Reliever in the Eastern League in 2014
  • Rated Best Control in the Baltimore Orioles in 2012

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