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The Savannah Bananas don’t play conventional baseball – in fact, their sole mission is to revolutionize it! Their 2023 season will kick off Saturday at Grayson Stadium and promises an abundance of laughter and frivolity. Here is some information on their history for those unfamiliar with them:

A banana-shaped ballpark, yellow tuxedo-wearing owner and player nicknamed “Spaceman” are hallmarks of excellence for any baseball team; but none more so than The Bananas in minor league baseball – or even professionally for that matter!

Jesse Cole, owner of the Bananas baseball team, has one goal in mind: making Bananas baseball into a national phenomenon and major tourist draw. To do this, he’s changing rules to emphasize entertainment over winning while working closely with a group of creative pranksters to achieve his objective.

Driving past old brick buildings and Spanish moss-covered oak trees that line downtown Savannah, you are immediately struck with its grandeur. At Grayson Stadium you see a baseball field surrounded by steel bleachers ringed with people wearing Bananas jerseys; an ideal scene for an exciting Bananas baseball match!

The Bananas are an entertaining barnstorming team who blend traditional CPL games with those where rules have been changed to provide an engaging experience. Their roster varies, from former MLBers like Jonny Gomes and Eric Byrnes to retired players such as Bill “Spaceman” Lee 76 years old who fits seamlessly into this team.

But the real heart of Bananas success is in their players. Many had previously competed competitively in one of baseball’s numerous independent professional leagues; however, as soon as they realized purely competitive baseball didn’t satisfy their inner showman they realised being part of Bananas was much more fulfilling for them than simply competing independently. After speaking to several members The Guardian found every member genuinely enjoyed being part of this vibrant group.

Fans who wish to witness the Bananas in action face one significant hurdle: tickets for each game can be difficult to acquire. To secure one, enter their ticket lottery list before its deadline; but those able to do so are sure to find that this season of baseball from Bananas will more than justify their wait!