Fred Bankhead

Born: 11/22/1912 in Sulligent, AL, USA

Died: 12/17/1972 in Memphis, TN, USA

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 163 lbs

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Biography

Fred Bankhead, born in 1912, is an active professional baseball player known for his versatility as a position player. With a career spanning over several years, he has appeared in 290 games and achieved 271 hits, showcasing his consistent ability to connect with the ball. His batting average stands at .26, reflecting a solid performance at the plate, while his 109 RBIs and 2 home runs highlight his capacity to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, Bankhead is recognized for his speed on the bases, accumulating 40 stolen bases throughout his career. Throughout his time in the league, Bankhead has been selected as an All-Star once, underscoring his impact and recognition among peers and fans alike. As he continues to play, he remains a notable figure in the sport, embodying the enduring spirit and competitive nature of baseball. His career unfolds against the backdrop of a dynamic era in the game, where the blend of skill and athleticism is celebrated, and he plays a significant role in shaping the future of the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
290	1042	165	271	29	11	2	109	40	94	7	0.260	0.333	0.315	0.648	-923.3

Career AVG .260 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .315 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.648 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1937	BBB	NAL	25	91	8	27	2	1	0	8	1	7	0	0.297	.276 (+7%)	.342 (+1%)	.398 (-14%)	.740 (-7%)	-98.9
1938	BBB	NAL	28	102	12	21	0	2	1	10	4	11	5	0.206	.272 (-25%)	.341 (-13%)	.392 (-30%)	.734 (-22%)	-374.7
1938	MRS	NAL	2	5	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.600	—	—	—	—	-374.7
1939	MRS	NAL	32	104	10	24	6	1	0	12	2	10	0	0.231	.274 (-16%)	.342 (-11%)	.393 (-22%)	.735 (-17%)	-298.8
1940	MRS	NAL	47	166	40	40	5	2	1	12	8	20	0	0.241	.267 (-10%)	.335 (-1%)	.387 (-19%)	.722 (-11%)	-253.6
1941	MRS	NAL	18	55	6	13	1	1	0	12	3	4	1	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-6%)	.373 (-22%)	.705 (-15%)	-121.7
1942	MRS	NAL	26	101	16	28	4	0	0	9	6	6	0	0.277	.253 (+9%)	.323 (+4%)	.349 (-9%)	.672 (-3%)	-28.0
1943	MRS	NAL	29	120	21	35	4	1	0	14	7	5	1	0.292	.255 (+14%)	.324 (+2%)	.346 (-1%)	.671 (avg)	-6.5
1944	MRS	NAL	29	103	21	33	3	1	0	13	5	6	0	0.320	.261 (+23%)	.325 (+12%)	.357 (+3%)	.683 (+7%)	124.3
1945	MRS	NAL	21	78	17	21	2	2	0	7	2	9	0	0.269	.260 (+3%)	.328 (+9%)	.354 (-2%)	.683 (+3%)	62.0
1946	MRS	NAL	11	46	4	9	1	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.196	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	MRS	NAL	14	51	9	13	1	0	0	7	1	12	0	0.255	.262 (-3%)	.336 (+26%)	.376 (-27%)	.712 (-2%)	72.5
1948	NBY	NN2	8	20	1	4	0	0	0	2	0	2	0	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	2	24	1	0	3
2B	220	215	525	589	60	83
3B	52	47	51	90	11	1
C	1	1	2	0	0	0
OF	8	6	15	0	0	0
SS	11	11	27	29	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1937	BBB	2B	17	17	32	47	5	5
1937	BBB	3B	2	1	1	1	0	0
1937	BBB	SS	7	7	15	21	2	2
1938	BBB	2B	24	24	61	67	9	10
1938	BBB	C	1	1	2	0	0	0
1938	BBB	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1938	BBB	SS	2	2	4	3	0	0
1938	MRS	2B	2	2	3	1	1	0
1939	MRS	1B	1	0	5	0	0	1
1939	MRS	2B	7	7	15	20	0	2
1939	MRS	3B	22	21	28	40	5	1
1939	MRS	OF	4	3	8	0	0	0
1940	MRS	2B	44	43	98	126	9	17
1940	MRS	3B	2	2	2	1	0	0
1941	MRS	1B	1	1	12	0	0	2
1941	MRS	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1941	MRS	3B	16	16	15	32	3	0
1942	MRS	2B	25	25	68	76	9	8
1942	MRS	OF	2	1	5	0	0	0
1943	MRS	2B	27	27	73	73	6	11
1943	MRS	3B	1	1	1	2	0	0
1943	MRS	SS	1	1	7	2	1	1
1944	MRS	1B	1	1	7	1	0	0
1944	MRS	2B	27	26	70	57	6	8
1944	MRS	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1944	MRS	SS	1	1	1	3	1	1
1945	MRS	2B	20	19	44	65	6	9
1945	MRS	OF	1	1	1	0	0	0
1946	MRS	2B	11	11	29	25	4	9
1947	MRS	2B	9	9	19	21	3	3
1947	MRS	3B	6	5	2	10	3	0
1948	NBY	2B	6	5	13	11	2	1
1948	NBY	3B	2	1	2	4	0	0