Brian Banks, baseball player, 1996-2003

Brian Banks

Born: 9/28/1970 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-09-09 | Final Game: 2003-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Brian Glen Banks

Biography

Brian Banks was a professional baseball player born in 1970, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 2003. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 273 games, demonstrating a solid presence on the field. Banks recorded 122 hits, including 13 home runs, and accumulated 64 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .246. He also showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 8 bases during his time in the league. Banks' career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was witnessing a resurgence in offensive performance and the emergence of powerful hitters. His contributions as a versatile position player reflected the evolving nature of the game, where athleticism and adaptability became more crucial. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Banks' dedication and performance left a mark during his tenure in the majors, making him a notable figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
273 495 65 122 19 3 13 64 8 62 129 0.246 0.330 0.376 0.706 -1015.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2003 NLCS FLO 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000
2003 NLDS1 FLO 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 65 31 326 27 4 30
3B 3 1 3 4 0 0
C 45 23 152 14 3 3
OF 65 40 67 2 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 45
First Base 65
Third Base 3
Left Field 49
Right Field 17
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 FLO NL $300,000
1999 MIL NL $203,000
1997 ML4 AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $653,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Brigham Young University Provo UT 1990, 1993