BIOGRAPHY
Anthony Banda was born August 10, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Texas. He is a pitcher in the MLB.
On July 31, 2014, the Brewers traded Banda and Mitch Haniger to the Arizona Diamondbacks in exchange for Gerardo Parra. Arizona assigned him to the South Bend Silver Hawks, where he finished the season. In 26 combined games (20 starts) between Wisconsin and South Bend, he compiled a 9–6 record with a 3.03 ERA and 1.36 WHIP.
He spent 2015 with the Visalia Rawhide where he was 8–8 with a 3.32 ERA in 28 games (27 starts), with one shutout. Banda led the league with 152 strikeouts and 3 balks and was 2nd in starts, 3rd with 151.2 innings, 8th with 12 wild pitches, and 10th in wins. He was a MILB.COM Organization All-Star, and a post-season All-Star.
Banda began 2016 with the Mobile BayBears and was promoted to the Reno Aces in June. He played in the All-Star Futures Game that July. In 26 starts between Mobile and Reno, he pitched to a 10–6 record and 2.88 ERA, with 152 strikeouts in 150 innings. He was a mid-season All-Star, a MILB.COM Organization All-Star, and a Futures Game selection. The Diamondbacks added him to their 40-man roster after the 2016 season.
On July 2, 2021, Banda was traded to the New York Mets in exchange for Will Toffey. He was assigned to the Triple-A Syracuse Mets. On July 19, Banda was selected to the active roster. In five appearances for the Mets, Banda pitched to a 7.36 ERA with seven strikeouts. On July 31, the Mets designated Banda for assignment.
On January 4, 2023, Banda signed a minor league deal with the Washington Nationals. On March 30, Banda had his contract selected after making the Opening Day roster.
