Anthony Banda

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Minnesota Twins · RP

Age 336' 2" · 221 lbsThrows Left

#659 Current

FBaseball Overview

The versatile left-hander enters 2026 in a pivotal role for Minnesota, offering upside as either a high-leverage reliever or spot starter depending on team needs. Banda's strikeout rate remains his most enticing fantasy asset, with the ability to rack up meaningful Ks in whatever capacity the Twins deploy him, though his ERA and WHIP from last season suggest some command inconsistency that could limit his ceiling. His dual eligibility is genuinely valuable in deeper leagues, but fantasy managers should temper expectations around wins and saves since his role uncertainty may prevent him from locking down consistent opportunities in either category. If he lands a stable position—particularly as a featured reliever—he could deliver solid strikeout production as a back-end fantasy arm, but the volatility surrounding his situation makes him more of a speculative add than a league-winner.

News Updates

Anthony Banda Blows Save in Twins Loss
Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Banda blew a save opportunity in Friday's game against Colorado, surrendering two runs on three hits over two-thirds of an inning. Despite the loss, the situation highlights ongoing questions about Minnesota's closer role heading into the All-Star break.
Jun 27, 2026

MLB Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2017	Arizona Diamondbacks	8	4	2	3	0	5.96	1.40	25	25.2	10
2018	Tampa Bay Rays	3	1	1	0	0	3.68	1.02	10	14.2	3
2019	Tampa Bay Rays	3	0	0	0	0	6.75	1.50	2	4.0	0
2020	Tampa Bay Rays	4	0	1	0	1	10.29	2.14	4	7.0	5
2021	2 teams▼	30	0	2	2	0	4.28	1.54	32	33.2	13
2022	3 teams▼	32	1	1	1	0	6.75	2.10	30	26.2	13
2023	Washington Nationals	10	0	0	0	0	6.43	2.00	6	7.0	5
2024	Los Angeles Dodgers	48	2	3	2	2	3.08	1.25	50	49.2	18
2025	Los Angeles Dodgers	71	1	5	1	0	3.18	1.22	61	65.0	34
2026	Minnesota Twins	39	0	2	0	2	4.46	1.34	33	34.1	15
Career	Totals	248	9	17	9	5	4.44	1.42	253	267.2	116

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Minor League Pitching

Year	Team	G	GS	W	L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	IP	BB
2012	AZL Brewers	14	4	2	3	0	5.83	1.87	43	41.2	24
2013	Helena Brewers	14	14	3	4	0	4.45	1.47	45	60.2	25
2014	2 teams▼	26	20	9	6	2	3.03	1.36	117	118.2	45
2015	Visalia Rawhide	28	27	8	8	0	3.32	1.25	152	151.2	39
2016	2 teams▼	26	26	10	6	0	2.88	1.32	152	150	55
2017	Reno Aces	22	22	8	7	0	5.39	1.44	116	122.0	51
2018	Durham Bulls	8	8	4	3	0	3.64	1.45	49	42.0	18
2019	3 teams▼	13	8	2	4	0	5.67	1.47	33	33.1	14
2021	2 teams▼	13	5	4	2	0	6.52	1.63	52	49.2	20
2022	2 teams▼	10	1	0	3	0	4.76	1.24	11	11.1	6
2023	Rochester Red Wings	33	10	2	5	0	7.58	1.78	62	65.1	32
2024	Columbus Clippers	12	0	0	0	1	2.12	0.94	25	17.0	6
Career	Totals	219	145	52	51	3	4.31	1.42	857	863.1	335

Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand

Last Week / Last Month

Current season · MLB only

7 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
7	0	5.1	1-0	1	3.37	1.87	6	2

30 games

G	GS	IP	W-L	SV	ERA	WHIP	K	BB
30	0	25.2	1-0	2	2.45	1.25	25	13

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Advanced Stats2026 season · via Baseball Savant

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FB Velo94.6 mph

Avg Spin2064 rpm

Whiff %26.7%

K %21.2%

BB %9.6%

Hard Hit %39.4%

Barrel %7.1%

xERA4.51

xBA Against0.234

xSLG Against0.375

BA Against0.235

SLG Against0.402

What These Stats Mean

FB Velo — Average fastball velocity. Harder throwers generate more swings and misses, setting up every other pitch in their arsenal. Velocity is the foundation of strikeout upside.

Avg Spin — Average spin rate across all pitches. Higher spin creates more movement and makes pitches harder to square up — elite spinners run better strikeout and batting average against numbers.

Whiff % — Swings-and-misses per swing. The most direct measure of a pitcher's ability to miss bats and the best leading indicator of strikeout rate.

K % — Strikeout rate per batter faced. The core fantasy pitching stat — high K% means reliable strikeout totals that hold up even in shorter starts.

BB % — Walk rate per batter faced. The primary control metric. High BB% tanks ERA and WHIP and keeps baserunners on constantly. Elite starters typically run below 7%.

Hard Hit % — Percentage of batted balls hit 95 mph or harder against. Low hard-hit% means weak contact, protecting both ERA and the defense behind the pitcher.

Barrel % — Percentage of batted balls barreled against. The most direct home run predictor — low barrel% pitchers rarely give up long balls.

xERA — Expected ERA based on contact quality allowed, removing the effect of sequencing, luck, and defense. Better predictor of future ERA than ERA itself.

xBA Against — Expected batting average opponents should hit based on contact quality. A gap between xBA and actual BA indicates unsustainable luck in either direction.

xSLG Against — Expected slugging allowed based on contact quality. High xSLG against predicts future extra-base damage; low xSLG means the pitcher is genuinely suppressing power.

BA Against — Actual batting average opponents are hitting — a key WHIP component. Check xBA to see if the number is sustainable.

SLG Against — Actual slugging allowed. Captures hits, doubles, triples, and home runs — lower means the pitcher is limiting the power damage he gives up.

GB% — Ground ball rate. High GB% pitchers generate double plays, limit home runs, and keep the ball in the park — great for protecting ERA and WHIP ratios.

FB% — Fly ball rate. High FB% pitchers give up more air contact — dangerous when combined with high exit velocity, less so when contact is soft.

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Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2017

Arizona Diamondbacks

5.96

1.40

25.2

2018

Tampa Bay Rays

3.68

1.02

14.2

2019

Tampa Bay Rays

6.75

1.50

4.0

2020

Tampa Bay Rays

10.29

2.14

7.0

2021

2 teams▼

4.28

1.54

33.2

2022

3 teams▼

6.75

2.10

26.2

2023

Washington Nationals

6.43

2.00

7.0

2024

Los Angeles Dodgers

3.08

1.25

49.2

2025

Los Angeles Dodgers

3.18

1.22

65.0

2026

Minnesota Twins

4.46

1.34

34.1

Career

Totals

248

4.44

1.42

253

267.2

116

Year

Team

ERA

WHIP

2012

AZL Brewers

5.83

1.87

41.2

2013

Helena Brewers

4.45

1.47

60.2

2014

2 teams▼

3.03

1.36

117

118.2

2015

Visalia Rawhide

3.32

1.25

152

151.2

2016

2 teams▼

2.88

1.32

152

150

2017

Reno Aces

5.39

1.44

116

122.0

2018

Durham Bulls

3.64

1.45

42.0

2019

3 teams▼

5.67

1.47

33.1

2021

2 teams▼

6.52

1.63

49.2

2022

2 teams▼

4.76

1.24

11.1

2023

Rochester Red Wings

7.58

1.78

65.1

2024

Columbus Clippers

2.12

0.94

17.0

Career

Totals

219

145

4.31

1.42

857

863.1

335

W-L

ERA

WHIP

5.1

1-0

3.37

1.87

W-L

ERA

WHIP

25.2

1-0

2.45

1.25