Doug Drabek Baseball Card 1994 Upper Deck No. 452

Doug Drabek Baseball Card 1994 Upper Deck No. 452 - Near Mint Condition, See Photos ... Doug Drabek was the quintessential staff ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates during their early 1990s resurgence, known for his smooth mechanics and exceptional command. His career reached its zenith in 1990, when he posted a 22–6 record with a 2.76 ERA to win the National League Cy Young Award, becoming the first Pirate to do so in thirty years. A workhorse who eclipsed 230 innings in six consecutive seasons, Drabek was the backbone of three straight division-winning teams in Pittsburgh. While his postseason luck was often lean—highlighted by a heartbreaking ninth-inning exit in Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS—he remained a top-tier starter throughout the decade, later earning an All-Star nod with his hometown Houston Astros in 1994. Over a 13-year career that also included stints with the Yankees, White Sox, and Orioles, Drabek tallied 155 wins and nearly 1,600 strikeouts, cementing his legacy as one of the most reliable right-handers of his era.