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Will Banfield

William Banfield

C
Cincinnati Reds

Status

ACTIVE

STATS

Will Banfield

Will Banfield Game Log   2026

  • Preseason
     
    Date
    Opp
    Result
    AB
    R
    H
    1B
    2B
    3B
    HR
    RBI
    BB
    HBP
    K
    SB
    CS
    TB
    3/22
    CLE
    L 8-2
    2
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    2
    3/21
    CWS
    W 11-7
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3/18
    COL
    L 8-6
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    6
    0
    0
    0
    3/17
    CLE
    L 8-6
    2
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    3/15
    SEA
    L 6-3
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    3/13
    SF
    W 1-0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    3/12
    LAD
    L 9-5
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    3/10
    COL
    W 8-1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    3/9
    ATH
    L 9-7
    2
    0
    1
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    0
    1
    3/8
    SD
    L 14-3
    2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    3/7
    KC
    L 6-2
    1
    1
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    3/5
    LAD
    W 14-13
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    3
    0
    0
    0
    3/2
    CHC
    W 17-9
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    0
    2/28
    MIL
    W 9-7
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    1
    0
    0
    4
    0
    0
    2
    2/26
    SD
    W 11-10
    3
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    3
    0
    0
    6
    0
    0
    2
    2/24
    KC
    W 5-4
    1
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    2
    0
    0
    2
    2/21
    CLE
    L 4-2
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    0
    1
    0
    1
    0
    0
    0
    Preseason Totals
    26
    3
    6
    1
    5
    0
    0
    4
    2
    0
    38
    0
    0
    11
Will Banfield

Will Banfield Player Profile  

Team Cincinnati Reds
Birthdate 11/18/1999 (26)
Status MIN
HT/WT 6'0", 215 lbs
Draft Info 2018: Rd 2; Pk 26 (MIA)
Birthplace Lawrenceville, GA, USA
Position C

Career History

Cincinnati Reds 2025-Present (2 seasons)
Miami Marlins 2021-2022, 2024-2025 (2 seasons)

William Banfield: Breaking News

Re-ups with Cincinnati

The Reds re-signed Banfield to a minor-league contract Dec. 2. Banfield was non-tendered by the Reds in November but wound up returning to the organization on a minor-league pact. The 26-year-old catcher went 1-for-10 with six strikeouts during a cup of coffee with the Reds and will provide depth behind the plate at Triple-A Louisville.

Non-tendered by Reds

The Reds non-tendered Banfield on Friday, Charlie Goldsmith of Fox 19 Now Cincinnati reports. Banfield appeared in just seven games for the Reds in 2025, during which he went 1-for-10 with six strikeouts, and he also turned in a .558 OPS across 270 plate appearances at Triple-A Louisville. He'll enter the open market now that Cincinnati has opted not to offer him a contract, and the 26-year-old will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in free agency.

Optioned to Triple-A

The Reds optioned Banfield to Triple-A Louisville on Friday. Banfield served as the backup catcher behind Jose Trevino while Tyler Stephenson (thumb) was shelved. With Stephenson back in the fold, Banfield will return to Louisville.

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