Josh Banks Explained

Josh Banks
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:18 July 1982
Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:September 11
Debutyear:2007
Debutteam:Toronto Blue Jays
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:June 26
Finalyear:2010
Finalteam:Houston Astros
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:4–8
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:5.66
Stat3label:Strikeouts
Stat3value:55
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Joshua Charles Banks (born July 18, 1982) is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 2007 and 2010 for the Toronto Blue Jays, San Diego Padres, and Houston Astros. He is 6'3" tall and weighs 195 pounds. Banks attended college at Florida International University. Tony Gwynn said Banks has eight pitches, one of which is a knuckleball.

Career

Banks played college baseball at Florida International University. In 2002, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Cotuit Kettleers of the Cape Cod Baseball League and was named a league all-star.[1] [2] [3]

He was selected by the Toronto Blue Jays in the second round of the 2003 Major League Baseball Draft. Banks Major League debut in 2007 with the Blue Jays. On April 23,, Banks was claimed off waivers by the San Diego Padres.[4]

In his first 22 innings as a Padre, he did not give up any runs. This string was broken when David Wright singled home José Reyes on June 5, 2008. His first loss came weeks later against the New York Yankees and Joba Chamberlain on June 19, 2008. The loss was part of a three-game sweep of the Padres at Yankee Stadium, the last time the San Diego Padres ever visited the old Yankee Stadium. In October 2009, Banks was granted Free Agency.

On January 4, 2010, Banks signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros and got an invitation to spring training. He appeared in 27 games for the Round Rock Express and one game for the Astros before becoming a free agent at the end of the season.

On January 31, 2011, Banks signed a major league contract with the San Francisco Giants. He was released during the season.[5]

On February 28, 2012, Banks signed a major league contract with the Baltimore Orioles. Banks, who also pitched for the Long Island Ducks last year, has Gary Sheffield for an agent.[6] On March 31, 2012, he was released by the Orioles.[7]

Personal life

He has two daughters Lola, and Olivia and is married to Casey Banks.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Major League Baseball Players From the Cape Cod League . capecodbaseball.org . September 25, 2019.
  2. Web site: 2002 Cotuit Kettleers . thebaseballcube.com . September 23, 2021.
  3. Web site: West Division All Stars . capecodbaseball.org . May 6, 2020.
  4. Web site: Padres claim RHP Josh Banks off waivers from Toronto . 2009-10-02 . 2008-04-23 . MLB.com.
  5. Web site: Minor League Transactions: July 27-Aug. 2. Baseball America. 5 August 2011.
  6. Web site: Orioles sign Josh Banks to Minor League contract . MLB.com . Brittany . Ghiroli . February 28, 2012.
  7. Web site: Quick Hits: Hamilton, Axelrod, Abreu, Pelfrey, Mets . www.mlbtraderumors.com . 31 March 2012 . MLB Traders . 14 March 2020.