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August 5, 2007 Prospectus Q&ABrian Bannister
Brian Bannister is a thinking man’s pitcher. Known more for his guile and pitching acumen than for his stuff, the 26-year-old right-hander has established himself as a mainstay in the Royals starting rotation in his first full major league season. Originally a seventh-round pick by the Mets in 2003, Bannister was acquired from them last December in exchange for reliever Ambiorix Burgos. The son of former big league pitcher Floyd Bannister, the USC product has started 17 games for Kansas City and is 7-6, 3.45 in 107 innings. David talked to Bannister about his cerebral approach to pitching, the major league strike zone, and how he views his VORP and PECOTA. --- David Laurila : Who is Brian Bannister? Brian Bannister : Brian Bannister is a student of the game of baseball. I’ve known for a long time that I wasn’t blessed with the greatest amount of ability, but what your future is based on is more than just your physical talent. I’ve always believed there are guys who learn certain aspects of the game that allow them to play at a level above their physical talent. Some guys survive on future projections for awhile, and then, as they don’t live up to those projections, their careers come to an end. I’ve always wanted to be known as a guy who got the most of his ability--someone who maximized his potential--because to me that’s the true measure of success.
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