<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=07hWvA_0wFQUhtN00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=07hWvA_0wFQUhtN00" width="1200" height="628" ><figcaption>Anthony Banda's father, mother and sister with an interviewer.</figcaption></figure><p><b>Anthony Banda is a professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is famous for his play and has gained a substantial following over the years. </b></p><p>However, Banda recently suffered an injury that led to his placement on the <b>15-day injured list</b>. Specifically, he suffered a hairline fracture in his left hand <b>in September 2024</b>.</p><p>Fortunately, the Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher is back in the game. </p><p>Fans love to dig into his personal life, and he is continuously making headlines for his gameplay and injuries. </p><p>That said, netizens often wonder about his ethnic background, naturally leading to discussions about <b>his parents, Frank and Danette Banda</b>.</p><p>Anthony Banda Parent’s Ethnicity And Nationality Include Mexican And American Roots</p><p>A quick search for Anthony Banda reveals he is an <b>American baseball player</b>. </p><p>But digging deeper shows he has roots in both <b>Mexican and American cultures</b>. So, his parents have different ethnicities and nationalities. </p><p><b>Anthony’s dad, Frank Banda, comes from Mexico, while his mom, Danette Banda, hails from America.</b> This mix has helped shape Banda, and he is proud of his background.</p><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Dodgers Add Anthony Banda To Active Roster <a href="https://t.co/7dmgUoEuGs">https://t.co/7dmgUoEuGs</a><a href="https://t.co/0qpwSjZV4u">pic.twitter.com/0qpwSjZV4u</a></p>— MLB Trade Rumors (@mlbtraderumors) <a href="https://twitter.com/mlbtraderumors/status/1792242905735700708?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 19, 2024</a><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);"></blockquote><p>Moreover, Anthony’s Mexican and American roots have inspired him throughout his life and career. They’ve also affected his values and how he approaches baseball. </p><p>Likewise, <b>seven years ago</b>, a video showed Banda’s parents, Frank and Danette, giving an interview at one of his games. <b>His sister, Bianca, was there too</b>. </p><p>Banda was starting, and his family couldn’t hide their pride. </p><p>Recently, someone watching that video suggested <b>Banda’s mom might have European roots</b>. He wrote, </p><blockquote><p>“Mexican Dad and European mother.” </p></blockquote><p>While Banda’s father was noted as Mexican, the fan mentioned the MLB pitcher’s mother to be European rather than American, which most people thought. However, there is no official confirmation.</p><p>No one has confirmed if this is true about Danette’s family history. </p><p>Thus, it will still be speculation, and people will still talk about his mom’s background. Yet, what we know for sure is that Banda’s dad is Mexican. </p><h2>Anthony Banda’s Fans Wonder If He Is Hispanic</h2><p>A lot of Anthony Banda’s admirers ask if <b>he has Hispanic roots</b>. People from Spanish-speaking countries or with ancestry from these nations often get the label “Hispanic.” This includes Mexico.</p><p>As we know, Banda’s dad comes from Mexico, where Spanish is the primary language. This makes it suitable to call Banda Hispanic. His Mexican American background links him to the Hispanic community.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FGgVLPJTr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:16px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FGgVLPJTr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><div style=" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"><div style="background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div><div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; 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padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/C7FGgVLPJTr/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;" target="_blank" rel="noopener">A post shared by Dodgers News Source (@dodgers.source)</a></p></div><input type="image" src="empty.gif" style="opacity:0" onerror="s=document.createElement(&quot;script&quot;);s.src=&quot;https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js&quot;;document.body.appendChild(s);delay=function(){window.instgrm.Embeds.process()};setTimeout(delay,500)"></blockquote><p>Banda is proud of his Mexican heritage, which he got from his father. Hispanic heritage helps shape him as an athlete.</p><p>Similarly, Banda entered the world on <b>August 10, 1993, in Corpus Christi, Texas.</b></p><p>He went to <b>Sinton High School</b>, where he started to get better at pitching baseballs. Subsequently, his skills allowed him to keep playing at <b>San Jacinto College</b>.</p><p>Banda did well in college, winning <b>7 games</b> and <b>losing 1</b>, with <b>a 2.01 ERA</b>. Because of his performance, the <b>National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)</b> recognized him as an All-American<b>.</b></p><h2>Additional Information</h2><ul><li><i>Anthony Banda has a tattoo dedicated to his grandfather and son, Ayden Bryce Banda.</i></li><li><i>After losing two seasons to injury, Bnada</i> <i>shared that</i> <i>his son helped him through a dark time.</i> </li><li><i>While Banda has Mexican heritage from his father’s side and American to European heritage from his mother, some people mistakenly speculate that he may have Filipino roots, which is incorrect.</i></li></ul></div></body>

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Dodgers Anthony Banda Cherishes Mexican And European Roots From His Parents Frank And Danette Banda

Anthony Banda is a professional baseball pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Major League Baseball (MLB). He is famous for his play and has gained a substantial following over the years. However, Banda recently suffered an injury that led to his placement on the 15-day injured list. Specifically, he...