2012 — Sat out the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the preseason...named to the SoCon Academic Honor Roll.
2011 — Fashioned a break-thru campaign in a new role as a reliever, working primarily as Furman’s set-up man...led the team in appearances (31), helping the squad to a 16-15 record in the games in which he pitched...went 2-2 with a 3.62 ERA...worked 37 1/3 innings (39 H, 6 BB, 19 K)...issued only one walk in his first 18 games....opponents hit .277 against him...was most effective against left-handers (.195)...didn’t allow a run in seven of his first eight appearances (10.0 IP, 1.80 ERA)...hurled 2 1/3 perfect frames (2 K) in his first mound appearance in a 12-5 win over Ohio...worked a season high 3.0 innings (3 H, 1 R, 1 K) against UNC Greensboro (6-5 win)...tossed 2 2/3 frames (2 H, 0 R, 3 K) in Furman’s 12-6 SoCon Tournament first round victory over UNCG...was an all-star selection with the Cal Ripken League Vienna River Dogs over the summer.
2010 — Saw action in 12 games and earned two starts as a designated hitter...primarily served in a pinch-hit capacity...belted a pinch-hit solo home run in an 11-9 victory over Ohio.
High School — 2009 graduate of Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy...coach was Larry Redwine...played first base, catcher, and also pitched...member of four Miami Valley Conference and sectional title teams, and three sectional championship squads...senior squad went 26-4 and ranked No. 5 in the state...two-time first team all-conference and Cincinnati Enquirer All-City.
Personal — Full name is Drake Thomas Browne...son of Dave and Debbie Browne...born May 7, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio...business admininstration major.
