Pete Fairbanks
Definition
Pete Fairbanks is an American professional baseball relief pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays in Major League Baseball.
Born on December 16, 1993, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, he was drafted by the Texas Rangers in the ninth round of the 2015 MLB Draft and debuted in 2019, known for his high-velocity fastball and role as a closer.
Examples
Pete Fairbanks stormed out of the bullpen like a bearded avenger, slamming the door on the opponent's rally with three quick strikeouts.
With a fastball that clocks triple digits and a stare that could curdle milk, Pete Fairbanks turned a tense ninth inning into a Rays walk-off party.
Opponents whisper about Pete Fairbanks' unhittable slider the way sailors mutter about krakens – pure dread wrapped in whiskers.
Pete Fairbanks racked up 27 saves in 2025, proving he's the guy you call when you need to extinguish comebacks faster than a fire marshal at a barbecue.