Alan Bannister (born September 3, 1951 in Montebello, California) was a utility player for the Philadelphia Phillies (1974-75), Chicago White Sox (1976-80), Cleveland Indians (1980-83), Houston Astros (1984) and Texas Rangers (1984-85). He led the American League in Sacrifice Flies (11) in 1977. After his Major League playing career he managed the Rockford Expos, a Montreal Expos affiliate in the Midwest League, during the 1988 season where they had an 84-56 Win-Loss record. Comedian Jimmy Pardo has named him his favorite baseball player.