Brian Bannister
Born: 2/28/1981 in Scottsdale, AZ, USA
MLB Debut: 2006-04-05 | Final Game: 2010-09-17
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 202 lbs
Full name: Brian Patrick Bannister
Biography
Brian Bannister was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2006 to 2010. Born in 1981, Bannister made his Major League Baseball debut with the New York Mets before establishing himself with the Kansas City Royals. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 37-50 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.08. He struck out a total of 384 batters, showcasing his ability to generate swings and misses, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league.
Bannister was known for his intelligent approach to pitching, relying on a variety of pitches and an analytical mindset to outsmart hitters. He played during a transitional period in baseball, where advanced metrics began to play a significant role in player evaluation and strategy. Bannister embraced this new analytical era, often utilizing data to improve his performance and that of his teammates. His contributions to the game extended beyond the mound, as he became an advocate for the integration of technology and analytics in baseball. After retiring from playing, Bannister's insights into the game continued to influence the sport, marking him as a notable figure in the evolution of pitching techniques and strategies.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 50 | 117 | 114 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 667.3 | 724 | 377 | 86 | 224 | 384 | 5.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 2 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 34 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 4.26 | -845.5 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 12 | 9 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 165.0 | 156 | 71 | 44 | 77 | 3.87 | - |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 9 | 16 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 182.7 | 215 | 117 | 58 | 113 | 5.76 | - |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 7 | 12 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 154.0 | 161 | 81 | 50 | 98 | 4.73 | - |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 7 | 12 | 24 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 127.7 | 158 | 90 | 50 | 77 | 6.34 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 29 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.276 | 0.300 | 0.414 | 0.714 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | NL | 8 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | KCR | AL | 27 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | KCR | AL | 32 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | KCR | AL | 26 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | KCR | AL | 24 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 114 | 51 | 96 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | NYN | P | 8 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | KCA | P | 27 | 27 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008 | KCA | P | 32 | 32 | 12 | 28 | 2 | 3 |
| 2009 | KCA | P | 26 | 26 | 10 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | KCA | P | 24 | 23 | 16 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Player of the Week | Week of 2008-04-12 |
| 2007 | Rookie of the Month | August |
| 2007 | Rookie of the Month | June |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | KCA | AL | $2,300,000 |
| 2008 | KCA | AL | $421,000 |
| 2006 | NYN | NL | $327,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,048,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | Los Angeles | CA | 2000, 2001, 2003 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 3rd | 36.0 | 140 | 1 |