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Wes Bankston

Cincinnati Reds

1983/11/23 25

6-4 215

Dallas, TX

R / R

1

the Tampa Bay Rays in 2002 (4th round)

Year Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB K SB CS AVG OBP SLG
2008 Athletics 17 59 4 12 3 0 1 4 2 15 0 0 .203 .238 .305

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Scouting Report

Assets
  • Has big-time power potential and the versatility to play both the infield and outfield corners. Is a solid run-producer.
Flaws
  • His glove is below-average at every position he's tried. He also needs to work on his walk/strikeout ratio.
Career Potential
  • A platoon or backup slugger.

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Transactions/Injuries/Suspensions

March 17, 2009 Assigned to minor league camp.
January 7, 2009 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
August 18, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
July 30, 2008 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
July 19, 2008 Recalled from Sacramento (AAA).
July 11, 2008 Optioned to Sacramento (AAA).
July 2, 2008 Contract purchased from Sacramento (AAA).
March 11, 2008 Assigned to minor league camp.
February 8, 2008 Designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics.
November 28, 2007 Claimed off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.
November 20, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Kansas City Royals.
September 21, 2007 Claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
September 19, 2007 Designated for assignment by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
March 14, 2007 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
February 22, 2007 Re-signed by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a one-year contract.
March 16, 2006 Optioned to Durham (AAA).
November 18, 2005 Contract purchased from Montgomery (AA).

Trades

January 7, 2009 Signed by the Cincinnati Reds to a minor league contract.
November 28, 2007 Claimed off waivers by the Oakland Athletics from the Kansas City Royals.
September 21, 2007 Claimed off waivers by the Kansas City Royals from the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
June 5, 2002 Drafted by the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in the 4th round in the 2001 draft.

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