 He then spent 1926 with the Albany Nuts and 1927 with the Elmira Colonels before retiring.In the 1930s, he was considered an option to become manager of the Spartanburg Spartans.In a three-season career, Drake posted a 0–1 record with a 7.71 ERA in 10 appearances, including one start, 11 strikeouts, 16 walks, 24 hits allowed, and 18 innings, ⅔ innings of work without a save.