Josh Banks
Born: 7/18/1982 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-09-11 | Final Game: 2010-06-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Joshua Charles Banks
Biography
Josh Banks was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1982, who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2010. Over the course of his career, he appeared in several games, finishing with a record of 4-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.66. Banks recorded a total of 55 strikeouts during his time in the majors, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses. Despite not registering any saves, he contributed to his team's efforts as a reliable option on the mound.
Banks' career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by shifts in pitching strategies and an increasing focus on analytics. His playing style was characterized by a mix of finesse and power, allowing him to navigate through challenging lineups. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the elite pitchers of his era, Banks' resilience and determination on the field left an impression, and he remains a notable figure in the history of baseball for his contributions during a dynamic time in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 8 | 27 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 119.3 | 143 | 75 | 20 | 42 | 55 | 5.66 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 7.36 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 3 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 85.3 | 94 | 45 | 32 | 43 | 4.75 | - |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.7 | 30 | 18 | 4 | 9 | 7.15 | - |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 0.111 | 0.226 | 0.111 | 0.337 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | SDP | NL | 20 | 23 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0.130 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | SDP | NL | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 27 | 19 | 10 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | TOR | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | SDN | P | 17 | 14 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | SDN | P | 6 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | HOU | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida International University | Miami | FL | 2001, 2002, 2003 |