Brian Bannister
Baseball player and scout with the Royals
Born
February 28th, 1981
44 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played as a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Kansas City Royals. Debuted in the 2006 season and contributed to the team's roster as a starting pitcher. Earned recognition for his analytical approach to pitching and later transitioned to a scouting role after retirement. Served as a special assignment scout for the San Francisco Giants, applying knowledge gained during his playing career to evaluate talent.
Played for the Kansas City Royals from 2006 to 2010
Transitioned to scouting with the San Francisco Giants
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