George Banks, baseball player, 1962-1966

George Banks

Born: 9/24/1938 in Pacolet Mills, SC, USA

Died: 3/1/1985 in Spartanburg, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-04-15 | Final Game: 1966-05-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: George Edward Banks

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Biography

George Banks, born in 1938, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1962 until 1966. Primarily serving as a position player, Banks appeared in a total of 106 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made his mark in the league with a career batting average of .219, accumulating 44 hits, 9 home runs, and 27 RBIs. Banks’ playing style reflected the transitional period of the early 1960s, a time when baseball was shifting from the power-driven, home run-focused play of the late 1950s to a more strategic approach. Despite his limited statistical output, Banks contributed to his teams with a versatile skill set typical of the era. He was not known for his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 0 stolen bases, but his ability to play multiple positions made him a valuable asset during his time. Banks’ career, which concluded on May 7, 1966, showcased the determination and resilience of players during a time when the competition was fierce and the game was evolving rapidly. His journey through the league serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if they did not achieve superstar status.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 201 33 44 6 2 9 27 0 37 59 0.219 0.340 0.403 0.743 60.9

Career AVG .219 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — +8.4% above league average.

Career SLG .403 vs. league average .378 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.743 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +7.4% 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
1962 MIN AL 63 103 22 26 0 2 4 15 0 21 27 0.252 .257 (-2%) .326 (+14%) .393 (+4%) .719 (+8%) 196.7
1963 MIN AL 25 71 5 11 4 0 3 8 0 9 21 0.155 .246 (-37%) .308 (-16%) .371 (-9%) .680 (-12%) -135.9
1964 MIN AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1964 CLE AL 9 17 6 5 1 0 2 3 0 6 6 0.294 — — — — 0.0
1965 CLE AL 4 5 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1966 CLE AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
3B 29 25 25 54 7 6
OF 20 18 29 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1962 MIN 3B 6 5 1 11 1 1
1962 MIN OF 17 15 25 0 1 0
1963 MIN 3B 21 18 22 39 6 4
1964 CLE 2B 1 0 1 0 0 0
1964 CLE 3B 1 1 2 2 0 0
1964 CLE OF 3 3 4 0 0 0
1965 CLE 3B 1 1 0 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 29
Left Field 10
Right Field 12