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Player Value--Batting
- WAR Explained (v2.2): 8+ MVP, 5+ A-S, 2+ Starter, 0-2 Sub, < 0 Repl
Brian Bannister
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-2, 202lb (188cm, 91kg)
Born: February 28, 1981 in Scottsdale, AZ us
Draft: Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the 45th round of the 2002 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA) and the New York Mets in the 7th round of the 2003 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA).
High School: Chaparral HS (Scottsdale, AZ)
School: University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
Debut:
April 5, 2006
(Age 25-036d,
16,430th in MLB history)
vs. WSN 6.0 IP, 2 H, 4 SO, 4 BB, 3 ER
Last Game:
September 17, 2010
(Age 29-201d)
vs. CLE 1.0 IP, 1 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 2007 season
Agents: Gregg Clifton
National Team: us USA (Pro)
Full Name: Brian Patrick Bannister
Relatives: Son of Floyd Bannister
SUMMARY
Career
WAR
4.9
W
37
L
50
ERA
5.08
G
117
GS
114
SV
0
IP
667.1
SO
384
WHIP
1.421
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