Wes Bankston
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008)
Wes Bankston was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2008 for the Athletics. In 17 career games, he hit .203 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 4 RBI.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-02
- Last Game
- 2008-07-30
Full name: Wesley Wade Bankston
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .203 | .238 | .305 | .543 | -283 |
Career AVG .203 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OBP .238 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career SLG .305 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.
Career OPS .543 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 27.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | OAK | AL | 17 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .203 | .263 (-23%) | .333 (-29%) | .416 (-27%) | .749 (-28%) | -283.4 |
| Career · 1 season | 17 | 59 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .203 | — | — | — | — | -283 | ||
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 (17 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | .120 |
| Away | 9 | 34 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-30 | OAK | KCR | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-07-29 | OAK | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-27 | OAK | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-07-26 | OAK | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008-07-23 | OAK | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-22 | OAK | TBR | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-07-21 | OAK | TBR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-07-19 | OAK | NYY | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-07-10 | OAK | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008-07-09 | OAK | SEA | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 13 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Wes Bankston
- Was Wes Bankston a pitcher?
- No. Wes Bankston was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Wes Bankston hit?
- Wes Bankston hit 1 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What was Wes Bankston's career batting average?
- Wes Bankston batted .203 over his career, with 12 hits in 59 at bats.
- How many RBI did Wes Bankston have?
- Wes Bankston drove in 4 runs in his career.
- Is Wes Bankston in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Wes Bankston has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Wes Bankston play for?
- Wes Bankston played for the Athletics.