Nathan Bannister

Nathan Bannister (born December 17, 1993) is an American baseball coach and former professional pitcher who was the interim head coach and pitching coach for the Grand Canyon Antelopes. He played college baseball at Arizona from 2013 to 2016 and professionally in the Seattle Mariners organization from 2016 to 2018 before beginning a coaching career.

Early life and high school career Bannister was born in Phoenix, Arizona, and attended Liberty High School in Peoria, Arizona. As a senior in 2012, he was named The Arizona Republic Big Schools Player of the Year and was recognized on the USA Today All-USA Baseball Second Team. He compiled a 19–7 record with a 3.22 ERA in 245 2/3 career innings over 61 appearances and 27 starts. He made his professional debut in 2017 and reached Triple-A Tacoma during his first professional season. The Lopes later defeated Dallas Baptist 12–10 to advance to the program's first regional final.

Grand Canyon named Bannister interim head coach on March 27, 2026, following a midseason leadership change. The Lopes finished the 2026 season with a 13-12 mark under Bannister.

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