Willie Banks
Born: 2/27/1969 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-07-31 | Final Game: 2002-09-26
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Willie Anthony Banks
Biography
Willie Banks, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1991 to 2002. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by heightened offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. Banks played for several teams throughout his career, demonstrating versatility and resilience on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 33 wins and 39 losses, accompanied by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75 and a total of 428 strikeouts. In addition to his role as a starter, Banks also contributed to his teams as a reliever, recording 2 saves during his time in the league.
Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Banks showcased his skills in an era where pitchers frequently adapted to the demands of high-scoring games. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the dedication and hard work that characterized many players of his generation. Banks remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the journey of a player navigating the complexities of the game during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 39 | 181 | 84 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 610.3 | 632 | 322 | 65 | 302 | 428 | 4.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 21 | 11 | 12 | 16 | 5.71 | 32.5 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 4 | 4 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 80 | 45 | 37 | 37 | 5.70 | -1336.1 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 11 | 12 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.3 | 186 | 77 | 78 | 138 | 4.04 | 465.5 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 8 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 138.3 | 139 | 83 | 56 | 91 | 5.40 | - |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 27 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 15.43 | - |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.0 | 43 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 4.32 | - |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.0 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 23 | 4.03 | - |
| 1997 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 1.93 | - |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 1 | 2 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 43.7 | 34 | 15 | 25 | 32 | 3.09 | - |
| 1998 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 8 | 10.05 | - |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 0.84 | 566.1 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 39.0 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 26 | 3.23 | -319.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | 68 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0.176 | 0.222 | 0.206 | 0.428 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 23 | 41 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.122 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIA | NL | 12 | 17 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.353 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 6 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | NYY | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 33 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | NYY | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BOS | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | BOS | AL | 29 | 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 | 181 | 84 | 57 | 65 | 10 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | MIN | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | MIN | P | 16 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIN | P | 31 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | CHN | P | 23 | 23 | 9 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | CHN | P | 10 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | FLO | P | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | LAN | P | 6 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | NYA | P | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | ARI | P | 33 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | NYA | P | 9 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | BOS | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | BOS | P | 29 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 181 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | BOS | AL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | $342,500 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $240,000 |
| 1994 | CHN | NL | $190,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $126,000 |
| 1992 | MIN | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,458,500 | ||