Career Highs

• Innings pitched: 0.2, 3x, last: at Illinois State, April 11, 2023
• Strikeouts: --
• Walks allowed: 2, at Nebraska, March 25, 2023
• Batters faced: 3, at Wake Forest, Feb. 19, 2023
• Field chances: 1, at Nebraska, March 25, 2023
• Putouts: --
• Assists: 1, at Nebraska, March 25, 2023
• Runners CS: --

SOPHOMORE - 2024

• Academic All-Big 10.
• Did not make an appearance.

FRESHMAN - 2023

• Appeared in six games...went 0-0 with a 11.57 ERA (3 ER/2.1 IP).
• Made his Illini debut on Feb. 19 at No. 6 Wake Forest...allowed one run on two hits.
• Entered game against No. 18 Southern Miss with two on and one out in a tie game in the bottom of the ninth and left the bases loaded.

High School

• Ranked as the No. 35 pitcher in Illinois per Prep Baseball Report
• Ranked as the No. 45 player in Illinois by Perfect Game and the No. 4 left-handed pitcher in the state
• Attended Carmel Catholic and played for head coach Chuck Gandolphi
• 2021 East Suburban Catholic All-Conference selection
• Was named team MVP and best pitcher in 2021. Was also named best teammate and team captain
• Recorded 67 strikeouts in 42.0 innings in 2021
• Posted an ERA of 0.65 his sophomore season (2020)
• Prep Baseball Report Future Games participant
• Played for Hitters Navy
• Also played one year of basketball
• Has several ties to his current Illini teammates; played one game with Joe Glassey and also faced off against Gavin Bennett and Camden Janik
• Also had offers from Illinois State, Bradley and North Alabama

Personal

• Born on Jan. 15, 2004
• Son of Charles and Susan Banker
• Has one brother, Brandon
• Dad played both college baseball and football
• Chose Illinois because, "I love the Big Ten and the fantastic campus and campus life. It's my home state and a great place to continue my academic and athletic career."
• Plans on majoring in business