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Scott Bandura
Bandura with the Richmond Flying Squirrels in 2026
San Francisco Giants – No. 91
Outfielder
Born: (2001-08-02) August 2, 2001 (age 25)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Bats: Left
Throws: Right
MLB debut
September 13, 2026, for the San Francisco Giants
MLB statistics
(through September 13, 2026)
Batting average.333
Home runs0
Runs batted in0
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Scott Leonard Bandura (born August 2, 2001) is an American professional baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball (MLB).

Early career

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Bandura grew up in Philadelphia and played for Taney Little League in the 2014 Little League World Series.[1][2] He attended Springside Chestnut Hill Academy in Philadelphia before playing college baseball at Princeton University. In 2023 with Princeton, he played in 47 games and hit .363 with 12 home runs and 45 RBI.[3] Later in 2023, he played collegiate summer baseball with the Falmouth Commodores of the Cape Cod Baseball League.[4]

Professional career

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Bandura was selected by the San Francisco Giants in the seventh round of the 2023 Major League Baseball draft.[5] He made his professional debut after signing with the Arizona Complex League Giants and also played with the San Jose Giants, batting a combined .266 with three home runs across 28 games played. He returned to San Jose to open the 2024 season, and also played with the Complex League and Eugene Emeralds.[6][7] Over 85 games played for the season, he hit .242 with six home runs and 43 RBI. In 2025, he played with Eugene and the Richmond Flying Squirrels and batted .271 with ten home runs, 65 RBI and 41 stolen bases across 126 games played.[8] Bandura returned to Richmond to begin the 2026 season and was promoted to the Sacramento River Cats in May. Across 131 games between the two teams, he had a .320 batting average, 13 home runs, 94 RBI, and 34 stolen bases.[9]

On September 13, 2026, Bandura's contract was selected by the Giants, and he was promoted to the major leagues for the first time.[10] He made his major league debut later that day as the team's designated hitter.[11] He finished the game 1-for-3 with an infield single off San Diego Padres relief pitcher Kyle Hart, two strikeouts, and a walk.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ MacGuire, Brent. "Mo'ne Davis, Giants prospect reunite for Minor League first pitch". MLB.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  2. ↑ "From Taney to MLB, Scott Bandura closer to realizing dreams - CBS Philadelphia". www.cbsnews.com. July 18, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  3. ↑ Breen, Matt (July 12, 2023). "Scott Bandura is now a pro ballplayer, but he's OK with being remembered as a Taney Dragon". Inquirer.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  4. ↑ "2023 Falmouth Commodores". thebaseballcube.com. Retrieved August 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ Breen, Matt (July 10, 2023). "Outfielder Scott Bandura, former Taney Dragon, drafted by San Francisco Giants". Inquirer.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  6. ↑ "Bandura takes in Rickwood Field visit with Giants prospects". MLB.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  7. ↑ Krasnowski, Joe. "Scott Bandura is confident, Emeralds are too in yet another dramatic win". MiLB.com. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  8. ↑ Norris, Josh (February 9, 2026). "10 Giants Prospects To Know Beyond The Top 30 In 2026". College Baseball, MLB Draft, Prospects - Baseball America. Retrieved June 11, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Giants' Scott Bandura: Promoted, making MLB debut". CBS Sports. September 13, 2026. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  10. ↑ Polishuk, Mark (September 13, 2026). "Giants Place Rafael Devers On 60-Day IL, Select Scott Bandura". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved September 13, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Scott Bandura '23 Makes MLB Debut with San Francisco Giants". Princeton University Athletics. September 13, 2026.
  12. ↑ "For former LLWS star Bandura, MLB debut a return to the limelight". MLB.com. Retrieved September 14, 2026.
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