Alan Bannister
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1985)
Alan Bannister was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1985 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 12 seasons. In 972 career games, he hit .270 with 811 hits, 19 home runs, and 288 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1974-07-13
- Last Game
- 1985-10-06
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 972 | 3,007 | 430 | 811 | 143 | 28 | 19 | 288 | 108 | 292 | 318 | .270 | .334 | .355 | .689 | -1,070 |
Career AVG .270 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .334 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .355 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OPS .689 vs. league average .708 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 26 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 | .120 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | PHI | NL | 24 | 61 | 10 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 9 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .327 (-16%) | .374 (-8%) | .701 (-12%) | -132.6 |
| 1976 | CHA | AL | 73 | 145 | 19 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 14 | 21 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .320 (-1%) | .360 (-12%) | .681 (-7%) | -141.5 |
| 1977 | CHA | AL | 139 | 560 | 87 | 154 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 57 | 4 | 54 | 49 | .275 | .264 (+4%) | .329 (+2%) | .401 (-16%) | .730 (-8%) | -659.4 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 49 | 107 | 16 | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 12 | .224 | .257 (-13%) | .323 (-6%) | .378 (-23%) | .702 (-16%) | -242.9 |
| 1979 | CHA | AL | 136 | 506 | 71 | 144 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 55 | 22 | 43 | 40 | .285 | .265 (+7%) | .329 (+4%) | .397 (-4%) | .727 (avg) | -26.1 |
| 1980 | CHA | AL | 45 | 130 | 16 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 16 | .192 | .264 (-27%) | .326 (-21%) | .387 (-39%) | .714 (-30%) | -615.9 |
| 1980 | CLE | AL | 81 | 262 | 41 | 86 | 17 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 9 | 28 | 25 | .328 | .264 (+24%) | .326 (+19%) | .387 (+12%) | .714 (+15%) | -615.9 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 68 | 232 | 36 | 61 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .320 (-3%) | .368 (-10%) | .688 (-7%) | -248.4 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 101 | 348 | 40 | 93 | 16 | 1 | 4 | 41 | 18 | 42 | 41 | .267 | .261 (+2%) | .324 (+7%) | .388 (-9%) | .712 (-2%) | 18.6 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 117 | 377 | 51 | 100 | 25 | 4 | 5 | 45 | 6 | 31 | 43 | .265 | .260 (+2%) | .324 (-1%) | .389 (+1%) | .714 (avg) | -32.3 |
| 1984 | HOU | NL | 9 | 20 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | TEX | AL | 47 | 112 | 20 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 21 | 17 | .295 | .259 (+13%) | .322 (+26%) | .384 (avg) | .707 (+12%) | 0.0 |
| 1985 | TEX | AL | 57 | 122 | 17 | 32 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 17 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (+5%) | .390 (-14%) | .714 (-6%) | -72.1 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 972 | 3,007 | 430 | 811 | 143 | 28 | 19 | 288 | 108 | 292 | 318 | .270 | — | — | — | — | -2,769 | ||
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 (972 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 489 | 1460 | 220 | 400 | 8 | 151 | .274 |
| Away | 483 | 1547 | 210 | 411 | 11 | 137 | .266 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-10-06 | TEX | LAA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-10-05 | TEX | LAA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-10-02 | TEX | OAK | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-30 | TEX | OAK | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-29 | TEX | SEA | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-28 | TEX | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-09-25 | TEX | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-24 | TEX | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-09-23 | TEX | SEA | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-09-21 | TEX | SEA | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 11 | 2 | 33 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 2B | 256 | 208 | 471 | 587 | 35 | 109 |
| 3B | 40 | 29 | 22 | 69 | 13 | 9 |
| OF | 396 | 309 | 715 | 17 | 13 | 3 |
| SS | 167 | 146 | 292 | 375 | 48 | 61 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | PHI | OF | 8 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | OF | 18 | 15 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | PHI | SS | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHA | 2B | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 |
| 1976 | CHA | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHA | OF | 43 | 27 | 80 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | CHA | SS | 14 | 7 | 8 | 23 | 4 | 5 |
| 1977 | CHA | 2B | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | CHA | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | CHA | SS | 133 | 131 | 259 | 325 | 40 | 51 |
| 1978 | CHA | 2B | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | OF | 15 | 9 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978 | CHA | SS | 8 | 4 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 3 |
| 1979 | CHA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | CHA | 2B | 65 | 63 | 150 | 160 | 12 | 32 |
| 1979 | CHA | 3B | 12 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 6 | 4 |
| 1979 | CHA | OF | 47 | 45 | 88 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1980 | CHA | 3B | 17 | 15 | 8 | 42 | 6 | 5 |
| 1980 | CHA | OF | 23 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CLE | 2B | 41 | 36 | 77 | 106 | 6 | 20 |
| 1980 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | CLE | OF | 40 | 29 | 66 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 1980 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | CLE | 1B | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | CLE | 2B | 30 | 23 | 51 | 74 | 1 | 14 |
| 1981 | CLE | OF | 35 | 29 | 70 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981 | CLE | SS | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | 2B | 48 | 41 | 91 | 123 | 9 | 22 |
| 1982 | CLE | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | OF | 55 | 45 | 115 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | SS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | CLE | 2B | 27 | 18 | 35 | 59 | 2 | 12 |
| 1983 | CLE | OF | 91 | 71 | 148 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 1984 | HOU | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | HOU | SS | 4 | 3 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1984 | TEX | 1B | 1 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | 2B | 25 | 17 | 40 | 30 | 3 | 4 |
| 1984 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | TEX | OF | 3 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | TEX | 1B | 4 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1985 | TEX | 2B | 10 | 5 | 16 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | TEX | 3B | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | TEX | OF | 14 | 10 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 11 |
| Second Base | 256 |
| Third Base | 41 |
| Shortstop | 167 |
| Left Field | 254 |
| Center Field | 74 |
| Right Field | 101 |
| Designated Hitter | 71 |
Salary History
Alan Bannister's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bannister's career ran from 1974 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | TEX | AL | $350,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $350,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona State University | Tempe | AZ | 1970, 1971, 1972 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Alan Bannister (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Alan Bannister: the record in brief
July 13, 1974 and October 6, 1985 bracket Alan Bannister's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Bannister's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1974 through 1975), the Chicago White Sox (1976 to 1980), the Cleveland Indians (1980 through 1983), the Houston Astros (1984), and the Texas Rangers (1984 through 1985). Bannister, born on September 3, 1951, in Montebello, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and threw and hit right-handed. Size on record: 170 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame.
Bannister's career batting table shows 972 games, 3,007 at bats and 811 hits, a .270 average, along with 19 home runs, 288 runs batted in, and 108 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .334 and .355 give Bannister a career OPS of .689. Bannister hit .270 while the league hit .260 over the same span, a figure close to average. 1977 produced Bannister's most hits, 154 of them for the Chicago White Sox. The RBI column peaks at 57 in 1977. 1979 brought a season-best 22 stolen bases.
Frequently Asked Questions about Alan Bannister
- What years did Alan Bannister play?
- Alan Bannister played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1985.
- Was Alan Bannister a pitcher?
- No. Alan Bannister was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Alan Bannister hit?
- Alan Bannister hit 19 career home runs with 811 hits.
- What teams did Alan Bannister play for?
- Alan Bannister played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1974–1975), the Chicago White Sox (1976–1980), the Cleveland Indians (1980–1983), the Houston Astros (1984), and the Texas Rangers (1984–1985).
- What were Alan Bannister's career stats?
- In 972 games, Alan Bannister had 811 hits, 19 home runs, 288 RBI, 430 runs, and 108 stolen bases, with a .270 batting average.
- How much did Alan Bannister earn in his career?
- Alan Bannister's recorded salaries total $350,000 over 1 season, in 1985. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bannister's career ran from 1974 to 1985. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Alan Bannister's salary?
- Alan Bannister's recorded salary was $350,000 in 1985.
- What position did Alan Bannister play?
- Alan Bannister played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Alan Bannister and how much did he weigh?
- Alan Bannister was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Alan Bannister hit each season?
- Alan Bannister's home runs by season: 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 3 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 2 in 1979, 1 in 1980, 1 in 1981, 4 in 1982, 5 in 1983, 2 in 1984, and 1 in 1985. His most in one season was 5, in 1983.
- What was Alan Bannister's career batting average?
- Alan Bannister batted .270 over his career, with 811 hits in 3,007 at bats.
- How many RBI did Alan Bannister have?
- Alan Bannister drove in 288 runs in his career.
- Is Alan Bannister in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Alan Bannister has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.