Brian Bannister

Brian Bannister is an American former professional baseball player and current pitching coach for the Boston Red Sox. He played in Major League Baseball for 12 seasons, primarily as a pitcher, and was a member of the Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees. Bannister is a graduate of the University of Kansas and was drafted by the Royals in 1999. He made his major league debut in 2002 and went on to pitch for several teams before retiring in 2013. Bannister has also worked as a pitching coach in the minor leagues and has been involved in various baseball-related charitable initiatives.