Willie Banks, baseball player, 1991-2002

Willie Banks

Born: 2/27/1969 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1991-07-31 | Final Game: 2002-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Willie Anthony Banks

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Biography

Willie Banks, born in 1969, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1991 to 2002. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time characterized by heightened offensive production and evolving pitching strategies. Banks played for several teams throughout his career, demonstrating versatility and resilience on the mound. He finished his career with a record of 33 wins and 39 losses, accompanied by an earned run average (ERA) of 4.75 and a total of 428 strikeouts. In addition to his role as a starter, Banks also contributed to his teams as a reliever, recording 2 saves during his time in the league. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Banks showcased his skills in an era where pitchers frequently adapted to the demands of high-scoring games. While he may not have achieved the stardom of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, reflecting the dedication and hard work that characterized many players of his generation. Banks remains a notable figure in baseball history, representing the journey of a player navigating the complexities of the game during the late 20th and early 21st centuries.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
33 39 181 84 1 1 2 610.3 632 322 65 302 428 4.75 0

Career ERA 4.75 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 11.5% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1991 MIN AL 1 1 5 3 0 0 0 17.3 21 11 12 16 5.71 3.91 (-46%) 32.5
1992 MIN AL 4 4 16 12 0 0 0 71.0 80 45 37 37 5.70 3.75 (-52%) -1336.1
1993 MIN AL 11 12 31 30 0 0 0 171.3 186 77 78 138 4.04 4.19 (+3%) 465.5
1994 CHC NL 8 12 23 23 1 1 0 138.3 139 83 56 91 5.40 4.51 (-20%) -
1995 CHC NL 0 1 10 0 0 0 0 11.7 27 20 12 9 15.43 4.45 (-247%) -
1995 LAD NL 0 2 6 6 0 0 0 29.0 36 13 16 23 4.03 4.45 (+9%) -
1995 MIA NL 2 3 9 9 0 0 0 50.0 43 24 30 30 4.32 4.45 (+3%) -
1997 NYY AL 3 0 5 1 0 0 0 14.0 9 3 6 8 1.93 4.39 (+56%) -
1998 NYY AL 1 1 9 0 0 0 0 14.3 20 16 12 8 10.05 4.43 (-127%) -
1998 AZ NL 1 2 33 0 0 0 1 43.7 34 15 25 32 3.09 4.43 (+30%) -
2001 BOS AL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 10.7 5 1 4 10 0.84 4.42 (+81%) 566.1
2002 BOS AL 2 1 29 0 0 0 1 39.0 32 14 14 26 3.23 4.28 (+24%) -319.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 68 5 12 2 0 0 1 0 2 23 0.176 0.222 0.206 0.428 0.0

Career AVG .176 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .222 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .206 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 49.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.428 vs. league average 0.742 across their career seasons — 42.3% 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
1991 MIN AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 MIN AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 31 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 CHC NL 23 41 3 5 1 0 0 0 0 1 13 0.122 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 10 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 LAD NL 6 8 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.125 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIA NL 12 17 1 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 4 0.353 — — — — 0.0
1997 NYY AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYY AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 AZ NL 33 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BOS AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 BOS AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 181 84 57 65 10 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1991 MIN P 5 3 0 0 0 0
1992 MIN P 16 12 9 5 0 0
1993 MIN P 31 30 13 15 6 1
1994 CHN P 23 23 9 13 1 0
1995 CHN P 10 0 3 2 0 0
1995 LAN P 6 6 4 3 0 0
1995 FLO P 9 9 6 5 1 0
1997 NYA P 5 1 0 4 0 1
1998 NYA P 9 0 3 4 1 1
1998 ARI P 33 0 7 6 0 0
2001 BOS P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2002 BOS P 29 0 3 8 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 181

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 BOS AL $450,000
1998 NYA AL $342,500
1995 CHN NL $240,000
1994 CHN NL $190,000
1993 MIN AL $126,000
1992 MIN AL $110,000
Total Career Earnings $1,458,500