SpencerDrake

Outlook
Strong right-hander had a productive fall on the mound for UK … Showed a good feel for pitching during the fall … Will have the ability to have an immediate impact on the UK pitching staff … One of three Eastern High School alumni on UK’s roster, including Tyler Dunaway and Zach Strecker … Tossed 16.2 innings during the fall, with a 1.62 ERA, striking out 18.

High School
Played at Louisville Eastern High School earning three letters under John Morris…Listed as a top-five player in the state by Perfect Game … Jefferson County’s top sophomore in 2009 … Selected as a final 100 member for Team USA, as well as being awarded second-team All State during his junior campaign … Led Eastern in ERA with a 1.24 also posting the most complete games (five) and most shutouts (two)… First-team All State senior year…Named to the seventh region all-star team junior and senior seasons … Started the most games for the Eagles with 10 … Was Eastern’s leader for the second consecutive year in ERA with a 1.22 as well as fanning 97 batters in 53.1 innings on the bump.

Personal
Son of Rick and Kim Drake … One older brother Blake (22) is currently a member of the Chicago White Sox organization, father Rick played college baseball at Indiana State … Born Dec. 7, 1992 … Blake appeared in 17 games in relief for the Rookie Pioneer League Great Falls Voyagers, posting a 3-2 record and a 4.39 ERA.