THSB Player Profile 11/17/20: Trip Banta, Sr, LHP/OF, Lake Country Christian

Trip Banta is a 5’11” 195 LHP/OF for the TAPPS Division 3 Lake Country Christian Eagles. He has committed to Texas Christian University.

High School Baseball
As a junior in the shortened 2020 season, Banta was 2-1 with 22 Ks in 12.1 innings. At the plate, he hit .344 with 3 Doubles, 1 Home Run, 8 Runs, 5 RBIs and a .457 OBP.

Banta was injured his sophomore season and did not play.

As a freshman, Banta was 4-3 with a 4.16 ERA and 73 Ks in 40.1 innings. At the plate, he hit .340 with 3 Doubles, 1 Triples, 26 Runs, 11 RBIs, 8 Stolen Bases and a .633 OBP. He was named the Division 3 District 2 Freshman of the Year and a 2nd Team All-District Player.

Other Baseball Experiences/Recognition
2020 17U New Balance Baseball Championship Co-Most Outstanding Pitcher
2020 93 FB Velo at Perfect Game Event