Norman Banks
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records
Norman Banks was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball for the Newark Eagles. In 10 career games, he hit .121 with 4 hits and 1 RBI. His totals include Negro Leagues seasons, which MLB recognized as major league in 2020.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
Full name: Norman Earl Banks
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .121 | .171 | .121 | .293 | 0 |
Career AVG .121 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 53.6% below league average.
Career OBP .171 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 47.9% below league average.
Career SLG .121 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 65.8% below league average.
Career OPS .293 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | NE | NN2 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 33 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .121 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 28 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .143 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-07-20 | NW2 | NY6 | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-07-16 | NW2 | NY6 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-11 | NW2 | PH5 | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-08 | NW2 | BLG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945-07-08 | NW2 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-07 | NW2 | BLG | L | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-07-04 | NW2 | NY5 | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-14 | NW2 | BLG | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-06-10 | NW2 | HOM | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-05-30 | NW2 | PH5 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 6 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Norman Banks
- Was Norman Banks a pitcher?
- No. Norman Banks was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Norman Banks hit?
- Norman Banks hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What was Norman Banks's career batting average?
- Norman Banks batted .121 over his career, with 4 hits in 33 at bats.
- How many RBI did Norman Banks have?
- Norman Banks drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Norman Banks in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Norman Banks has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Norman Banks play for?
- Norman Banks played for the Newark Eagles.