Wes Bankston

Born: 11/23/1983 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-07-02 | Final Game: 2008-07-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Wesley Wade Bankston

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Biography

Wes Bankston was a professional baseball player born in 1983, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned from July 2, 2008, to July 30, 2008. Primarily serving as a position player, Bankston appeared in 17 games, where he showcased his skills at the plate and contributed to his team's efforts. Over the course of his short time in the big leagues, he recorded 12 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs, finishing with a batting average of .203. Despite not being a prolific base stealer, as evidenced by his zero stolen bases, Bankston's versatility and potential were noted during his tenure. Bankston's career unfolded during a period characterized by an emphasis on power hitting and offensive production in baseball. While he did not achieve the long-term success many players aspire to, his brief appearance in the Major Leagues serves as a reminder of the vast competition within professional baseball and the challenges faced by players striving to leave a lasting legacy. After his time in the majors, Bankston retired, but he remains a part of the fabric of the game, representing the countless athletes who have chased their dreams on the diamond.

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	0.203	0.238	0.305	0.543	-292.4

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 0.543 vs. league average 0.749 across their career seasons — 27.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	0.203	.263 (-23%)	.333 (-29%)	.416 (-27%)	.749 (-28%)	-292.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	12	104	6	1	10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2008	OAK	1B	13	12	104	6	1	10

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	13
Designated Hitter	4