John Bandy was responsible for teaching Tom Cruise flair bartending for the 1988 film Cocktail.

[12][13] He made the opening day roster,[14] and began the 2017 season splitting playing time at catcher with Manny Piña.

[15][16] Following the acquisition of Stephen Vogt, formerly of the Oakland Athletics, and due in part to a recent slump, Bandy was optioned down to the Triple-A Colorado Springs Sky Sox on June 25.

[17] Bandy, however, was recalled from the Sky Sox after Vogt went on the disabled list for neck and leg injuries on July 17.

[23] On December 20, 2019, the Boston Red Sox signed Bandy to a minor league contract and invited him to spring training.

[26] On February 22, 2021, Bandy re-signed with the Red Sox on a minor league contract and was invited to spring training.