Bill Bankston, baseball player, 1915-1915

Bill Bankston

Born: 5/25/1893 in Barnesville, GA, USA

Died: 2/26/1970 in Griffin, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-08-05 | Final Game: 1915-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Wilborn Everett Bankston

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Biography

Bill Bankston, born in 1893, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He played during the early 20th century, a time characterized by significant transitions in the game, including the emergence of more dynamic batting styles. Bankston's major league tenure spanned from August 5, 1915, to September 27, 1915, during which he appeared in 11 games. In those games, Bankston recorded 5 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 2 runs, finishing his short career with a batting average of .139. He also showcased his speed on the basepaths with 1 stolen base. Despite the limited opportunities at the major league level, Bankston's participation in the sport during this era contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, reflecting the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his time. His career, though not long, remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 36 6 5 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 0.139 0.205 0.306 0.511 0.0

Career AVG .139 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.

Career OBP .205 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 8.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.511 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 21.6% 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
1915 PHA AL 11 36 6 5 1 1 1 2 1 2 5 0.139 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 8 0 14 1 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 PHA OF 8 0 14 1 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Center Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge LA 1910