Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Anthony Banda

Discover the career path of Anthony Banda, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Anthony Banda is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB. Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2012, he began his MLB career with the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2017. Banda has since played for several teams, including the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Mets, Pittsburgh Pirates, Toronto Blue Jays, New York Yankees, and Washington Nationals. He played college baseball at San Jacinto College prior to being drafted.

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2011: Drafted by Arizona Diamondbacks

In 2011, Anthony Banda was selected by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 33rd round of the Major League Baseball draft, but he did not sign.

2012: Drafted by Milwaukee Brewers

In 2012, Anthony Banda was selected by the Milwaukee Brewers in the tenth round of the MLB draft.

2012: Professional Debut with Arizona League Brewers

In 2012, after being drafted, Anthony Banda signed with the Milwaukee Brewers and made his professional debut with the Arizona League Brewers, posting a 2-3 record with a 5.83 ERA.

2013: Played for Helena Brewers

In 2013, Anthony Banda played for the Helena Brewers, achieving a 3-4 record with a 4.45 ERA in 14 starts.

July 31, 2014: Traded to Arizona Diamondbacks

On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Anthony Banda and Mitch Haniger to the Arizona Diamondbacks for Gerardo Parra. Banda was then assigned to the South Bend Silver Hawks and finished the season with a 1.54 ERA in six starts.

2014: Played for Wisconsin Timber Rattlers

Anthony Banda began 2014 with the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, making 20 appearances, 14 of them starts, with a 6-6 record and a 3.66 ERA.

2015: Played with Visalia Rawhide

In 2015, Anthony Banda played with the Visalia Rawhide, recording an 8-8 record with a 3.32 ERA and one shutout. He led the league with 152 strikeouts.

2016: Promoted to Reno Aces

In 2016, Anthony Banda started the year with the Mobile BayBears and was promoted to the Reno Aces in June. He was also selected to play in the All-Star Futures Game in July. He pitched to a 10-6 record and 2.88 ERA between Mobile and Reno.

July 22, 2017: MLB Debut

On July 22, 2017, Anthony Banda made his major league debut for the Arizona Diamondbacks, taking the loss against the Washington Nationals. He allowed four runs on seven hits in 5+2⁄3 innings, striking out five.

2017: Started Season Pitching for Reno

Anthony Banda started the 2017 season pitching for Reno after the Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.

2017: MLB Debut with Diamondbacks

In 2017, Anthony Banda made his Major League Baseball debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks.

February 18, 2018: Traded to Tampa Bay Rays

On February 18, 2018, Anthony Banda was traded from the Arizona Diamondbacks to the Tampa Bay Rays as part of a three-team trade.

2019: Returned to the Rays

In 2019, Anthony Banda returned to the Rays with a relief appearance on September 8, after making 13 rehab appearances in the minor leagues, and pitched a total of four innings for them over three games.

August 31, 2020: Traded to San Francisco Giants

On August 31, 2020, Anthony Banda was traded from the Tampa Bay Rays to the San Francisco Giants for cash considerations.

2020: Designated for Assignment

During the COVID-19 shortened 2020 season, Anthony Banda made only four appearances for the Tampa Bay Rays and was designated for assignment on August 30.