Jeff Banister, baseball player, 1991-1991

Jeff Banister

Born: 1/15/1964 in Weatherford, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-23 | Final Game: 1991-07-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Jeffery Todd Banister

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Biography

Jeff Banister, born in 1964, was a professional baseball player whose career, although brief, was marked by a notable moment in the major leagues. He played as a position player for the Pittsburgh Pirates, making his debut on July 23, 1991. In this singular appearance, Banister recorded one hit, finishing his career with a batting average of 1.0. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his achievement of reaching the major leagues remained a significant milestone in his life and a testament to his perseverance and dedication to the sport. Banister's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, with the early 1990s witnessing changes in player development and the increasing emphasis on analytics that would shape the game in the years to come. Although his time in the spotlight was fleeting, Banister's journey from minor leagues to the major leagues serves as an inspiration for many aspiring players who dream of making it to the highest level of competition. After his playing days, he transitioned into coaching and management, further solidifying his legacy in baseball through mentoring and developing future talent.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 1.000 1.000 2.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — +291.1% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +209.3% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +160.0% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +182.5% above 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
1991 PIT NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Career Games by Position

Position Games

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Houston Houston TX 1986
Lee College Baytown TX 1984, 1985